Dell 4350 User Manual

Dell™ Wireless 4350 Small Network Access Point

User's Guide

Contents

Introduction

Overview Wireless Networking Overview A Look at the Hardware

Installation and Configuration

Configuration of the Access Point Connecting the Access Point to the network How to obtain the IP address of the Access Point Setting Wireless Encryption in Your Access Point Turning Off Broadcast SSID Setting Up File and Printer Sharing How to setup wireless clients to connect to the Access Point

Using Your Access Point

Overview Factory Default Settings Setup Wizard Control Utility Web- Based Configuration Tool

Technical Specifications and Regulatory Information

Technical Specifications Regulatory Information

Limited Warranties and Return Policy

FAQs Glossary Online Customer Support

Trademarks used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo; Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Dell disclaims any proprietary interest in trademarks and trade names other than its own.

P/N G7992 Revision A00, Sept. 2004

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Introduction: Dell™ Wireless 4350 Small Network Access Point User's Guide

Overview Wireless Networking Overview A Look at the Hardware

Overview

The Dell Wireless 4350 Small Network Access Point is an 802.11b/g wireless access point that allows wireless clients access to a corporate network. The Access Point can be configured in the following ways:

Wireless hub (Access Point): In this mode the Access Point connects wireless computers to the corporate network.

Wireless repeater: In this mode the Access Point is able to extend the wireless range of a root Access Point that is on the

corporate network to remote wireless computers.

The Dell Wireless 4350 Small Network Access Point supports up to 64 wireless clients. It runs at speeds up to 54 Megabits per second (Mbps), and the LAN (wired) port runs at 10/100 Mbps. The maximum distance between the Access Point and each Wireless computer is 300 feet. This distance may be less depending on your environment.

By default, the Dell Wireless 4350 Small Network Access Point provides the following functionality:

a wireless access point using wireless as the wireless network name. a bridge to an Ethernet hub.

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Wireless Networking Overview: Dell™ Wireless 4350 Small Network Access Point User's Guide

Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) Identifying a WLAN Encryption Automatic Rate Selection and Rate Scaling

Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN)

A Local Area Network (LAN) is a network in one location. Users at that location can share files, printers, and other services. In a LAN, a networked computer that requests services is called a client. A Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) is a type of LAN that uses high frequency radio waves rather than wires to communicate and transmit data among the network clients and devices. It is a flexible data communication system implemented as an extension to, or as an alternative for, a wired LAN.

In a WLAN, wireless adapters are installed in clients, also called wireless clients. The adapter allows the wireless client to communicate with the WLAN without cables. Instead, wireless clients send and receive information through a path in the air called a channel.

The standards for a WLAN are based on the IEEE 802.11b standard and IEEE 802.11g standard. All Dell 802.11b/g - compliant devices interoperate with other 802.11b/g - compliant wireless devices from other vendors. The WiFi certification logo indicates that the wireless device has been tested by an independent organization.

A wireless client operates in either infrastructure mode or peer-to-peer mode.

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Identifying a WLAN

An ESSID and BSSID are both Service Set Identifiers (SSID) that identify and control the wireless client’s access to a given WLAN. The SSID is sometimes referred to as the network name. The SSID indicates what WLAN you are referring to. In most cases, the user interface displays the SSID.

When installing an access point or wireless adapter in a wireless client, the installation program asks you to enter the SSID. Dell cannot provide you with this information, as it is specific to your network; but you may choose to use the default SSID, wireless, for your Dell Wireless 4350 Small Network Access Point. All wireless clients and access points in a WLAN must use the same network name.

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Encryption

In a WLAN, wireless clients and access points send and receive information through the air. Without implementing security, it is possible for an unauthorized person to intercept the information.

A common way of implementing security and protecting information is encryption. Encryption applies a set of instructions, called an

algorithm, to information. The instructions combine the plain or clear text of information with a sequence of hexadecimal numbers, called an encryption key.

Before transmitting information over the airwaves, the wireless client or access point encrypts or scrambles the information. The access point or wireless client receiving the information uses the same key to decrypt or unscramble the information. The information is only readable to WLAN devices that have the correct encryption key. The longer the key is, the stronger the encryption.

The Dell Wireless 4350 Small Network Access Point supports both Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) and Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA).

WEP

WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) provides a way of creating an encrypted key that is shared between a wireless client (such as a notebook with a wireless PC card) and the router. In the Dell Wireless 4350 Small Network Access Point, WEP is an optional feature that can be enabled or disabled. When WEP encryption is enabled, you must set the WEP key in the client to match the WEP key used by the access point because you can ONLY connect to access points that have a matching WEP Key. The Dell Wireless 4350 Small Network Access Point Setup Wizard allows the user to gracefully configure WEP encryption on both the access point and wireless clients.

NOTE:It is better to change keys frequently. The same algorithm is used for all the communications that should be protected. If

the same key is used, the same message will give exactly the same cipher text. Then, it will be possible for an eavesdropper to break the encrypted data. For this reason, it is strongly recommended to change keys often.

There are two WEP encryption methods:

40(64)- bit Encryption

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104(128) -bit Encryption

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40- bit and 64 -bit encryption are identical. Some vendors use the term 40- bit; others use 64 -bit. A wireless device that claims to have 40- bit encryption interoperates with a device that claims to have 64 -bit encryption; the same is true for the reverse. A 40(64) bit key consists of 10 hexadecimal numbers, arrayed as follows:

Key #1: 1011121314 Key #2: 2021222324 Key #3: 3031323334 Key #4: 4041424344 A 104(128)- bit key has several trillion times as many possible combinations than a 40(64) -bit key. It consists of 26 hexadecimal

numbers, arrayed as follows: Key (#1): 101112131415161718191A1B1C All wireless clients and access points in a WLAN must use the same encryption method and key. The following two examples

stress how important this point is.

Example 1

The encryption method for an access point is 40(64) -bit. The method for a wireless client is 104(128)- bit encryption. The client and access point cannot communicate with each other, even though the selected key is the same. To resolve this problem, set the access point to use 104(128)-bit encryption.

Example 2

The encryption method is the same for the access point and wireless client. You select key 1 for the access point and key 2 for the wireless client. The wireless client cannot communicate with the WLAN. To resolve this problem, select key 1 for the wireless client.

NOTE:Use the same key and encryption method for the wireless devices in the WLAN. Otherwise, they cannot communicate

with each other.

The Dell Wireless 4350 Small Network Access Point uses either hexadecimal digits or ASCII characters to create encryption keys. Hexadecimal digits include the numbers 0 to 9 and the letters A to F. For example, the decimal number 15 is represented as F in the hexadecimal numbering system.

ASCII is the acronym for the American Standard Code for Information Interchange. Pronounced ask-ee, ASCII is a code for representing English characters as numbers, with each letter assigned a number from 0 to 127. For example, the ASCII code for uppercase M is 77. Most computers use ASCII codes to represent text, which makes it possible to transfer data from one computer to another.

WPA

WPA (Wi - Fi Protected Access) is an upgrade to the WEP standard for securing your wireless network. WPA is derived from and will be forward- compatible with the future IEEE 802.11i standard. It provides improved data encryption and user authentication.

To enhance the level of security, WPA uses Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP) encryption to address the vulnerabilities of the static keys used in WEP. TKIP includes four algorithms: message integrity check (MIC), to protect packets from tampering; Per-Packet Key (PPK) hashing, to prevent weak key attacks; extended initialization vector (IV), to reduce IV reuse and the possibility that a hacker will collect sufficient packets to crack the encryption; and a re -keying mechanism, to change the temporal key dynamically. TKIP is the most commonly used encryption method; however, if your wireless clients do not support TKIP, the Wireless 4350 also supports Advanced Encryption Security (AES) encryption. AES will replace 802.11's RC4-based encryption under the 802.11i specification. AES, the gold -standard encryption algorithm, provides maximum security for wireless network.

For user authentication, WPA adopts an authentication scheme through 802.1x. 802.1x provides a framework for user authentication and a key distribution management method. 802.1x consists of three main elements: an Authentication Server (typically a RADIUS server), WPA -enabled router or AP (called Authenticator), and a WPA-enabled client (called Supplicant).

802.1x ensures only authorized users can access the network. The 802.1x protocols supported by the Dell Wireless 4350 Small Network Access Point are PEAP, TTLS & TLS.

In enterprises, WPA will be used in conjunction with both a wireless router and authentication server. In a Small Office/Home Office (SOHO) environment, where there is no authentication server, users can use pre- shared key (PSK) mode in place of the authentication server.

The Dell Wireless 4350 Small Network Access Point offers both WPA running in PSK mode and WPA with 802.1X authentication. The mutual authentication and improved encryption technology of WPA allows wireless communication to achieve greater security.

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Automatic Rate Selection and Rate Scaling

In 802.11g, wireless network adapters and access points can transmit data at one of the following rates: 54, 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 9, or 6 Mbps. In 802.11b, the data can be transmitted at a rate of 11, 5.5, 2, or 1 Mbps. As the distance between an adapter and access point increases or decreases, the data rate automatically changes. Other factors, like interference, also affect the data rate. The Dell Wireless 4350 Small Network Access Point uses automatic rate selection and rate scaling to determine the most efficient rate of communication. Rate scaling maintains optimal communication between wireless clients and the WLAN.

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A Look at the Hardware: Dell™ Wireless 4350 Small Network Access Point

User's Guide

Front Panel

Back Panel

Front Panel

The Dell Wireless 4350 Small Network Access Point has three Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs), or link lights, on its front side. The following table defines the behaviour for each LED:

Front Panel

LED Represents Activity

Power Power The Power LED will light up green when the device is powered on and ready for use. It will

blink when the device is powering up or when it is reset

WirelessWireless

LAN

Ethernet Intranet A steady green light indicates the connection is active, and blinks with data activity.

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The LED alternates between on and off when wireless clients are attached. It will blink when there is data activity on the wireless network. The rate of blinking will vary with the rate of data transfer. It turns off when no wireless clients are associated with the Dell Wireless 4350 Small Network Access Point.

Back Panel

Connector Description

Lock This accepts locking devices for protecting the Dell Wireless 4350 from theft. Reset Use an object, such as a paper clip, to press the button for at least 5 seconds. The Power LED will be off

for a short time and then light up again. You can then release the button to reset the device to its factorydefault settings.

Ethernet This accepts an RJ - 45 connector for network cabling.

*Also accepts power input from Ethernet port (Power Over Ethernet)

Power Connect the power adapter to this Power port, and then plug the other end of the power cable into a

power outlet.

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Installation and Configuration: Dell™ Wireless 4350 Small Network Access Point User's Guide

Configuration of the Access Point Connecting the Access Point to the network How to obtain the IP address of the Access Point Setting Wireless Encryption in Your Access Point Turning Off Broadcast SSID Setting Up File and Printer Sharing How to setup wireless clients to connect to the Access Point

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Configuration of the Access Point

NOTE:It is recommended that you configure the Dell Wireless 4350 Small Network Access Point with the Setup

Wizard provided on the Dell Wireless 4350 Small Network Access Point CD.

NOTE:Advanced users can configure the Dell Wireless 4350 Small Network Access Point with the web - based

configuration utility which can be accessed by browsing to the IP address of the access point.

The Setup Wizard allows the user to configure the following parameters on the Dell Wireless 4350 Small Network Access Point (a) SSID, (b) wireless channel of operation, (c) WEP encryption (WEP encryption is optional) and (d) Static IP address.

In order to use the Setup Wizard to configure the Dell Wireless 4350 Small Network Access Point, the access point must be directly connected via an ethernet cable to the computer that is running the Setup Wizard. In this configuration, the Dell Wireless 4350 Small Network Access Point will have a default static IP address of 192.168.2.2 and the computer will have to be assigned a static IP address in the same subnet.

How to assign a static IP address to the network card of your computer

This section contains information on how to assign a static IP address to the network card of your computer. This is required as part of the access point configuration.

How to assign a static IP address to the network card of your computer

1. On your computer, click Start -- > Settings - -> Control Panel .

Double click the Network Connections icon.

2.

Right click the Local Area Connection icon.

3.

Select Properties from the pull- down menu.

4.

Click Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and then Properties.

5.

6.

Select Use the following IP address in the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window.

7. Input your IP address and Sumnet mask in the appropriate fields. (The IP addresses on your network must be within the same range (e.g. 192.168.2.3 or 192.168.2.4). The subnet mask must be the same for all computers on the network (i.e.

255.255.255.0).

Click OK.

8.

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Connecting the Access Point to the network

NOTE:It is recommended that you follow the instructions in the Quick Start Guide on connecting the Dell Wireless 4350 Small

Network Access Point to the network.

The following are the relevant steps on connecting the access point to your network.

1. Find the optimum location for your Access Point. The Access Point should be located at the center of your wireless network, ideally with line of sight to all your mobile stations.

2. Fix the orientation of the antennas such that both antennas are perpendicular to the ground and parallel to each other

3. Connect the included Ethernet cable to the Access Point and the other end of the Ethernet cable to a switch or hub.

4. Connect the power adapter to the Access Point’s power port.

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How to obtain the IP Address of the Access Point

To browse to the Dell Wireless 4350 Small Network Access Point's web - based configuration tool, you must known the access point's IP address. The IP address of the access point can be either a static IP address or a dynamically assigned IP address. The default configuration for the access point is with a static IP address of 192.168.2.2.

If the access point has been configured as a DHCP client, it will be dynamically assigned a IP address. In order to determine what this IP address is, use the following method.

Find the Media Access Control (MAC) address of the wired port of the access point. This information can be derived from the

1. product label which is located on the underside of the access point .

2. The product label contains the MAC address of the WLAN port of the access point. The MAC address of the wired port is calculated by subtracting 0x1H from this address (i.e. If the MAC address on the product label is 00:90:4b:3c:12:10, then the MAC address of the wired port is 00:90:4b:3c:12:10 - 0x1 = 00:90:4b:3c:12:0f)

Provide your organisation's network administrator with your access point's wired port MAC address (calculated in step 2).

3.

The network administrator will query the DHCP server using the MAC address to identify the IP address of the access point.

4.

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Setting Wireless Encryption in Your Access Point

Without wireless security options configured in your network, an eavesdropper within your wireless range may be able to access the network and the data that is being transmitted over it. The Dell Wireless 4350 Small Network Access Point provides Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) and Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) encryption for wireless security.

WPA is an upgrade to the WEP standard for securing your wireless network. If you would like to secure your wireless network using WPA, you must have WPA support for your wireless clients. If you are

using a Dell Wireless client, you can check for the availability of a WPA-enabled software update for your wireless client at

http://support.dell.com. The WPA -802.1x protocols supported by the Dell Wireless 4350 Small Network Access Point are PEAP,

TTLS & TLS.

Log into the web configuration of your access point using it's IP address (for information on obtaining the access point's IP

1. address see

Type the following text in the user name and password fields: "admin".

2.

Click Basic Settings and then select Wireless Security from the drop down menu.

3.

Click to select Enable Wireless Security.

4.

Select either WEP or WPA in the Network Encryption list.

5.

How to obtain the IP Address of the Access Point). The Enter Network Password login prompt appears.

WEP

1. Select hexadecimal or ASCII characters as the Key Format. You can use either as a string of hexadecimal digits (characters 0 through 9 and A through F ) or as ASCII characters (any key on the keyboard).

Select an encryption level from the Key Length list.

2.

Enter four different keys in the Key1, Key2, Key3, and Key4 fields to store on your router. For 40(64) -bit encryption, enter a

3. 5-character (or 10 hexadecimal digits) WEP key. For 104(128)- bit encryption, enter a 13 - character (or 26 hexadecimal digits) WEP key.

Select only one key out of the four keys as the Default Key for encryption.

4.

Click the NEXT button, and then click Save and Restart to apply the changes.

5.

Set up the WEP on your wireless clients. Refer to the documentation that accompanied your wireless clients, or your wireless

6. clients' on -line help systems, for information on how to set up WEP.

WPA

There are two options for network authentication (a) Pre -shared key or (b) 802.1x . Typically, in enterprises, WPA will be used in conjunction with a RADIUS authentication server. In a Small Office/Home Office (SOHO) environment, where there is no authentication server, users can use pre- shared key (PSK) mode in place of the authentication server.

WPA-PSK

Choose a key format by selecting either Hexadecimal Digits or ASCII Characters in the Key Format field. Hexadecimal digits

1. are numbers 0- 9 and/or letters A-F. ASCII characters can be any key on the keyboard.

Enter your pre -shared key in the WPA Pre-Shared Key field. This key must match the key that is used by each wireless client

2. computer associated to your Access Point

3. The WPA Group Rekey Interval value specifies how often the key “rotates” or changes.

WPA Encryption allows you to select one of two possible encryption methods—TKIP and AES. Choose one that your wireless

4. clients support.

Click the NEXT button, and then click Save and Restart to apply the changes.

5.

Set up WPA -PSK on your wireless clients. Refer to the documentation that accompanied your wireless clients, or your wireless

6. clients' on -line help system, for information on how to setup WPA -PSK.

WPA-802.1x

WPA Encryption allows you to select one of two possible encryption methods—TKIP and AES. Choose one that your wireless

1. clients support.

The Radius Server IP, Radius Server Port and Shared Secret fields required to be populated with the relevant information.

2. This information regarding the Radius authentication server can be obtained from the network administrator.

The WPA Group Rekey Interval value specifies how often the key “rotates” or changes.

3.

Click the NEXT button, and then click Save and Restart to apply the changes.

4.

Set up WPA -802.1x on your wireless clients. Refer to the documentation that accompanied your wireless clients, or your

5. wireless clients' on -line help system, for information on how to setup WPA with 802.1x authentication.

NOTE:The Dell Wireless 4350 Small Network Access Point offers three ways to set the wireless encryption in your router. One

is the Wireless Security feature in the web configuration tool mentioned here. The other two are either through the Windows-based

control utility or the Setup Wizard.

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Turning Off Broadcast SSID

1. Log into the web configuration of your Access Point using it's IP address (for information on obtaining the Access Point's IP address see

2. Type the following text in the user name and password fields: "admin".

3. Click Advanced Settings and then select Advanced Wireless from the drop down menu.

4. Check Yes for Hide my wireless network

5. Click Submit.

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How to obtain the IP Address of the Access Point). The Enter Network Password login prompt appears.

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Setting Up File & Printer Sharing

Installing File and Printer Sharing Sharing a printer Sharing files

Installing the File & Printer Sharing

Follow the instructions below to install the file and printer sharing service.

For Windows 2000 and XP

1. Right-click the My Network Places icon (on the desktop in Windows 2000 and in the Start button menu in Windows XP) and left - click to select Properties in menu.

2. Right-click the Local Area Connection icon and select Properties in the menu.

3. If you can see the File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks item, you can skip this section. The file and printer sharing service had already been installed.

4. If the File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks item is not present, click the Install button.

5. Click to select Service, and then click the Add button.

6. Click to select File and printer sharing for Microsoft Networks , and then click the OK button.

Sharing a Printer

To share a printer, perform the following steps on the computer that has the printer you wish to share.

1. Click the Start button, click Settings, and then click Printers.

2. Click the printer you want to share to highlight it.

3. On the File menu, click Properties.

4. Click the Sharing tab, and then click Shared As .

5. Follow the on - screen instructions to complete.

The printer is now available for the other computers to use. Perform the following steps on the other computers:

1. Click the Start button, click Settings, and then click Printers.

2. Double-click the Add Printer icon.

3. Click Next on the first screen.

4. On the next screen, select Network printer, and then click the Next button.

5. Click the Browse button and click to select the shared printer.

6. Follow the on - screen instructions to complete.

Sharing files

You can share files on your computer so that users on other computers on your network can view them.

1. In Microsoft Windows Explorer, right- click on the file, folder, or drive letter you wish to share and left- click Sharing.

2. Click Share As .

3. Type a name for the share and follow the on -screen instructions to complete.

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How to setup wireless clients to connect to the Access Point

NOTE:It is recommended that you connect wireless clients to the Dell Wireless 4350 Small Network Access Point using the

Setup Wizard provided on the Dell Wireless 4350 Small Network Access Point CD.

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Using Your Access Point: Dell™ Wireless 4350 Small Network Access Point User's Guide

Overview Factory Default Settings Setup Wizard Control Utility Web- Based Configuration Tool

Overview

Factory Default Settings: Your Wireless 4350 Small Network Access Point came with factory default settings that should work for

the majority of the network usage scenarios. However, there are cases where your network environment may require a different access point configuration.

Setup Wizard : Setup Wizard is a Windows -based software program included on your Dell Wireless 4350 Small Network Access Point CD. You can use this program to 1) configure the access point before connecting it to the network, 2) add wireless clients to the network, 3) install the Control Utility on your computer and 4) provide links to the user's guide and the

Control Utility: Control Utility is a Windows -based software program included on your Dell Wireless 4350 Small Network Access Point CD. This utility can be installed on your computer by choosing the Install Control Utility option in the Setup Wizard. It provides you with a useful configuration tool to manage your Dell Wireless 4350 Small Network Access Point. Refer to the section

Utility for detailed information.

Web- Based Configuration Tool: The web- based configuration tool is for advanced configuration of the Dell Wireless 4350 Small Network Access Point. It is a tool provided inside the access point which can be accessed via the web browser on your computer. This tool includes every basic and advanced configuration option for the Dell Wireless 4350 Small Network Access Point. For instance, you can enable multiple virtual AP's or disable your wireless network.

NOTE:The Setup Wizard and Control Utility must be run on Windows 2000 or Windows XP computers. Microsoft Internet

Explorer 4.0 or higher or Netscape 4.0 or higher must be used for the web-based configuration tool.

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Dell support website.

Control

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Factory Default Settings: Dell™ Wireless 4350 Access Network Access Point User's Guide

Dell pre-configures the Dell Wireless 4350 Small Network Access Point with the following settings:

NOTE:If you lose track of the device settings, you can reset the router by pushing the reset button to restore these settings back

to your router.

Setting Default

User Name admin Password admin AP Host Name Dell_4350_AP IP Address Static IP address of 192.168.2.2 Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0 ESSID (wireless network name) wireless Channel auto Encryption No Encryption Guest Mode Disabled

NOTE:Your Dell Wireless 4350 Small Network Access Point comes with factory default settings that should work for the majority

of the network usage scenarios. However, there are cases where your network environment may require a different configuration.

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Setup Wizard: Dell™ Wireless 4350 Small Network Access Point User's Guide

Introduction Launch the Setup Wizard Setup Wizard Screens

Introduction

The Setup Wizard is an easy -to-use program included on your Dell Wireless 4350 Small Network Access Point CD. It provides simplified steps for configuring the Access Point. The Setup Wizard displays a series of graphical illustrations on how to connect the Access Point to your computer. It presents the user with the option of changing wireless parameters (such as SSID, channel number, IP address) and enabling WEP security. Finally it applies these settings to your access point and validates its configuration. At this point the access point is ready to be connected to the network. If the configuration cannot be completed successfully, the Setup Wizard will display troubleshooting instructions to guide you through the configuration process.

In addition, the Setup Wizard also supports the installation of the Control Utility and provides links to the user's guide on the Dell Wireless 4350 Small Network Access Point CD and the Dell support website.

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Launch the Setup Wizard

To run the Setup Wizard, perform the following steps:

Insert the CD

1. Insert the Dell Wireless 4350 Small Network Access Point CD into the CD drive of a computer. Your CD should automatically launch the Setup Wizard. If it does not, complete the following steps to start the Wizard.

Click the Start button, and then click Run.

a.

Type the following text in the Open: field:

b.

X:\setup.exe

where X is the drive letter of your CD drive. Once the Setup Wizard has been launched, you will be guided through a series of windows. These windows are illustrated below

along with an explanation on their functionalities.

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Setup Wizard Screens

Welcome Menu

This menu offers several options to select from.

AP Configuration

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Begin connecting your access point to the network, it's wireless and security parameters need to be configured.

Connect Wireless Computer

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Configure wireless computers to connect to the wireless network.

Install Control Utility

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Install the Control Utility on a computer

User's Guide

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View the user's guide (this document)

Exit

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End the Setup Wizard

Welcome

AP Configuration

Click AP Configuration if you want to configure the access point before connecting it to the network and follow the steps described below.

Step 1 illustrates how the computer is to be connected to the Dell Wireless 4350 Small Network Access Point.

Configure AP: Step 1

Step 2 illustrates how the Dell Wireless 4350 Small Network Access Point is connected to the power supply.

Configure AP: Step 2

Step 3 informs the user that you need to assign your computer a static IP address within the same range as the access point. .

Configure AP: Step 3

Step 4 gives the user the option to change the wireless network’s SSID and channel number.

Configure AP: Step 4

Step 5 gives the user the option to enable WEP wireless encryption and to specify the WEP encryption key values.

Configure AP: Step 5

Step 6 gives the user the option to either change the static IP address or set the access point as a DHCP client.

Configure AP: Step 6

Step 7 informs the user to wait until the Access Point configuration is finished.

Configure AP: Step 7

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Step 8 is a congratulations screen if the user has successfully configured the Dell Wireless 4350 Small Network Access Point.

Configure AP: Step 8

Step 9 is an optional screen that displays the configuration settings chosen by the user.

Configure AP: Step 9

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Connect Wireless Computer

To connect computers to your wireless network after you have successfully configured and installed the Access Point, place the Dell Wireless 4350 Small Network Access Point CD into each computer and run the Setup Wizard. Click Connect Wireless

Computer to add each wireless computer to your network. Setup Wireless Computer - Win XP (No Encryption)

Pressing the Setup Wireless Computer button displays instructions to connect computers to the network through a wireless connection.

Step 1 asks the user to enter the SSID of the wireless network that you wish to connect to.

Setup Wireless Computer: Step 1

Step 2 asks the user to wait while the Setup Wizard does a site survey scanning for the requested wireless network.

Setup Wireless Computer: Step 2

Step 3 guides the user through using the Windows wireless configuration utility to configure the wireless client.

Setup Wireless Computer: Step 3

Step 4 guides the user through the remaining steps in using the Windows wireless configuration utility to configure the wireless client.

Setup Wireless Computer: Step 4

Step 5 informs the user to wait while the wireless client configuration is being verified.

Setup Wireless Computer : Step 5

Step 6 informs the user that the wireless client is successfully configured and is now on the wireless network.

Setup Wireless Computer : Step 6

Setup Wireless Computer - Win XP (WEP Encryption)

Pressing the Setup Wireless Computer button displays instructions to connect computers to the network through a wireless connection.

Step 1 asks the user to enter the SSID of the wireless network that you wish to connect to.

Setup Wireless Computer: Step 1

Step 2 asks the user to wait while the Setup Wizard does a site survey scanning for the requested wireless network.

Setup Wireless Computer: Step 2

Step 3 asks the user to enter the WEP key of the wireless network that they wish to connect to.

Setup Wireless Computer: Step 3

Step 4 guides the user through using the Windows wireless configuration utility to configure the wireless client.

Setup Wireless Computer: Step 4

Step 5 guides the user through the remaining steps in using the Windows wireless configuration utility to configure the wireless client.

Setup Wireless Computer: Step 5

Step 6 informs the user to wait while the wireless client configuration is being verified.

Setup Wireless Computer : Step 6

Step 7 informs the user that the wireless client is successfully configured and is now on the wireless network.

Setup Wireless Computer : Step 7

Setup Wireless Computer - Win XP SP2 (No Encryption)

Pressing the Setup Wireless Computer button displays instructions to connect computers to the network through a wireless connection.

Step 1 asks the user to enter the SSID of the wireless network that you wish to connect to.

Setup Wireless Computer: Step 1

Step 2 asks the user to wait while the Setup Wizard does a site survey scanning for the requested wireless network.

Setup Wireless Computer: Step 2

Step 3 informs the user to wait while the wireless client is being configured to join the network.

Setup Wireless Computer : Step 3

Step 4 informs the user that the wireless client is successfully configured and is now on the wireless network.

Setup Wireless Computer : Step 4

Setup Wireless Computer - Win XP SP2 (WEP Encryption)

Pressing the Setup Wireless Computer button displays instructions to connect computers to the network through a wireless connection.

Step 1 asks the user to enter the SSID of the wireless network that you wish to connect to.

Setup Wireless Computer: Step 1

Step 2 asks the user to wait while the Setup Wizard does a site survey scanning for the requested wireless network.

Setup Wireless Computer: Step 2

Step 3 asks the user to enter the WEP key of the wireless network that they wish to connect to.

Setup Wireless Computer: Step 3

Step 4 informs the user to wait while the wireless client is being configured to join the network.

Setup Wireless Computer : Step 4

Step 5 informs the user that the wireless client is successfully configured and is now on the wireless network.

Setup Wireless Computer : Step 5

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Control Utility

Control Utility: Dell™ Wireless 4350 Small Network Access Point User's Guide

The Control Utility is Windows -based software that allows you to configure your Access Point and monitor the status of your Dell Wireless 4350 Small Network Access Point.

Install the Control Utility Uninstall the Control Utility Start the Control Utility Using the Control Utility to manage multiple Access Points Exit the Control Utility How to configure the Access Point via the Control Utility ?

Install the Control Utility

You can install the Control Utility on your computer from your Dell Wireless 4350 Small Network Access Point CD .

Insert the Dell Wireless 4350 Small Network Access Point CD into the CD drive. Your CD should automatically launch the

1. Setup Wizard program. If it does not, complete the following steps to start the Wizard.

Click the Start button, and then click Run.

a.

Type the following text in the Open: field: X:\setup.exe (where X is the drive letter of your CD drive).

b.

Click the OK button.

c.

From the main menu, click the Install Control Utility button.

2.

Follow the on -screen instructions.

3.

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Uninstall the Control Utility

1. If the Dell Wireless 4350 Small Network Access Point icon is displayed in the system tray in the lower right corner of the screen, right -click the icon and click Exit.

Click the Start button.

2.

Click Control Panel . The Control Panel window appears.

3.

Click the Add/Remove Programs icon.

4.

Click to select the

5.

from the program list and remove it as instructed.

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Start the Control Utility

The control utility program will run automatically upon each computer startup by default. If the utility does not start automatically, run the Dell Wireless 4350 Small Network Access Point Dell Control Utility from the Start menu.

Once running, a access point icon is created in the system tray in the lower right corner of your screen. If you have a connection to the access point, the system tray icon looks gray and white

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If the icon is red

, it indicates that the connection to the access point failed.

. You can double- click the icon to open the utility panel.

Using the Control Utility to manage multiple Access Points

The control utility program can be used to manage multiple Dell Wireless 4350 Small Network Access Points. When the Control Utility launches it will connect to the last access point configured. If you wish to configure an alternative Dell Wireless 4350 Small Network Access Point on the network, then follow the instructions below.

Start the Dell Wireless 4350 Small Network Access Point Control Utility.

1.

In the My Network Overview tab, enable the Configure Alternative AP checkbox.

2.

Enter the IP address of the alternative Dell Wireless 4350 Small Network Access Point that you wish to configure in the IP

3. Address field.

Click Apply

4.

5. The Control Utility will then shutdown. After restarting the Control Utility, it will have connected to the alternative Dell Wireless 4350 Small Network Access Point.

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Exit the Control Utility

When you start the control utility program, it will place a small gray and white icon in the system tray in the lower right corner of your screen. If you want to exit the program, right-click the icon, and then left -click Exit to quit the program.

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Web-based Configuration Tool: Dell™ Wireless 4350 Small Network Access Point User's Guide

Overview Basic Settings Device Status System Tools Advanced Settings Log Off

Overview

The web-based configuration tool enables you to set up advanced network configuration for your Dell Wireless 4350 Small Network Access Point. Follow the instructions below to gain access to the web tool.

NOTE:Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0 or higher or Netscape 4.0 or higher must be used for the web-based configuration tool.

Click the Start button, and then click Run.

1.

Type the IP address of the Dell Wireless 4350 Small Network Access Point into the Open box: (for information on obtaining this IP

2. address see

If this is the first time configuring your Dell Wireless 4350 Small Network Access Point, or if the user name and password have not

3. been changed, type admin in the User Name and Password fields.

Click the OK button. The Configuration screen appears.

4. NOTE:Dell technical support representatives do not support the configuration options in the Advanced Settings portion of the

How to obtain the IP Address of the Access Point ).

configuration program. These options are provided for your convenience only. However, the advanced settings are fully documented and explained in this guide.

Main Menu

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Log Off

The Log Off button logs the user off the web based configuration tool. This configuration tool only allows access to one user at a time.

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Technical Specifications and Regulatory Information: Dell™ Wireless 4350 Small Network Access Point User's Guide

Technical Specifications Regulatory Information Limited Warranties and Return Policy

Wireless Interoperability

The Dell Wireless 4350 Small Network Access Point products are designed to be interoperable with any wireless LAN product that is based on direct sequence spread spectrum (DSSS) and orthogonal frequency division multiplexing (OFDM) radio technology and to comply with the following standards:

IEEE 802.11b Standard on Wireless LAN IEEE 802.11g Standard on Wireless LAN Wireless Fidelity (WiFi) certification, as defined by the WECA (Wireless Ethernet Compatibility Alliance)

Wireless 802.11 and Your Health

The Dell Wireless 4350 Small Network Access Point, like other radio devices, emits radio frequency electromagnetic energy. The level of energy emitted by this device, however, is less than the electromagnetic energy emitted by other wireless devices such as mobile phones. The Dell Wireless 4350 Small Network Access Point device operates within the guidelines found in radio frequency safety standards and recommendations. These standards and recommendations reflect the consensus of the scientific community and result from deliberations of panels and committees of scientists who continually review and interpret the extensive research literature. In some situations or environments, the use of the DDell Wireless 4350 Small Network Access Point devices may be restricted by the proprietor of the building or responsible representatives of the applicable organization. Examples of such situations include the following:

Using the Dell Wireless 4350 Small Network Access Point equipment on board airplanes, or Using the Dell Wireless 4350 Small Network Access Point equipment in any other environment where the risk of interference

with other devices or services is perceived or identified as being harmful.

If you are uncertain of the policy that applies to the use of wireless devices in a specific organization or environment (an airport, for example), you are encouraged to ask for authorization to use the Dell Wireless 4350 Small Network Access Point device before you turn it on.

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Technical Specifications

Standards supported IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE802.11b, 802.11g

Protocols TCP/ IP, IPX, UDP, DHCP Client, DHCP Proxy

Environment ·

Operating Humidity 10% to 85% (Non-Condensing) Storage Humidity 5% to 90% (Non- Condensing)

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Operating Temperature 0° to 40° C (32° F to 104° F)

· Storage Temperature 0° to 70° C (32° F to 158° F)

Power specification Receive Sensitivity

11Mbps: 10-5 BER @ - 80 dBm, typical

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54Mbps: 10-5 BER @ - 65 dBm, typical

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Transmit Power

Normal Temp Range: ±12 dBm

·

DC power supply

Input: AC 100-250 50- 60 Hz 1A

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Output: 5V DC 2A

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Power over Ethernet

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Radio specification

Range: "Up to 100m" indoors and "Up to 450m" outdoors (open range)

Specific features

Frequency range: 2.4 - 2.4835 GHz, direct sequence spread spectrum Number of Channels:

Europe: 13 (1 -13)

·

US: 11 (1 -11 )

·

France: 2 (10-11 )

·

Japan: 11 (1- 13 )

·

Taiwan: 11 (1 -11)

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Mobility: Seamless roaming across cell boundaries with handover Supported bit rates:

For 802.11g:

54 Mbps

·

48 Mbps

·

36 Mbps

·

24 Mbps

·

18 Mbps

·

12 Mbps

·

9 Mbps

·

6 Mbps

·

For 802.11b:

11 Mbps

·

5.5 Mbps

·

2 Mbps

·

· 1 Mbps

Data Encryption: WEP (64/128 bit) and WPA

Utility Software ·

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Setup Wizard software Control Utility software

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Regulatory Information

The Dell Wireless 4350 Small Network Access Point device must be installed and used in strict accordance with the manufacturer's instructions as described in the user documentation that comes with the product. For country -specific approvals, see Radio approvals. Dell Inc is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by unauthorized modification of the devices included with this Dell Wireless 4350 Small Network Access Point kit, or the substitution or attachment of connecting cables and equipment other than that specified by Dell Inc. The correction of interference caused by such unauthorized modification, substitution or attachment is the responsibility of the user. Dell Inc and its authorized resellers or distributors are not liable for any damage or violation of government regulations that may arise from the user failing to comply with these guidelines.

For the latest regulatory information, documentation, and other updates, please visit the Dell website at

support.dell.com.

Canada -- Industry Canada (IC)

This device complies with RSS210 of Industry Canada.

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Europe -- EU Declaration of Conformity

This equipment complies with the essential requirements of the European Union directive 1999/5/EC. Cet équipement est conforme aux principales caractéristiques définies dans la Directive européenne RTTE 1999/5/CE.

Die Geräte erfüllen die grundlegenden Anforderungen der RTTE-Richtlinie 1999/5/EG. Questa apparecchiatura è conforme ai requisiti essenziali della Direttiva Europea R&TTE 1999/5/CE. Este equipo cumple los requisitos principales de la Directiva 1999/5/CE de la UE, "Equipos de Terminales de Radio y Telecomunicaciones". Este equipamento cumpre os requisitos essenciais da Directiva 1999/5/CE do Parlamento Europeu e do Conselho (Directiva RTT). Deze apparatuur voldoet aan de noodzakelijke vereisten van EU- richtlijn betreffende radioapparatuur en telecommunicatieeindapparatuur 1999/5/EG. Dette udstyr opfylder de Væsentlige krav i EU's direktiv 1999/5/EC om Radio- og teleterminaludstyr. Dette utstyret er i overensstemmelse med hovedkravene i R&TTE - direktivet (1999/5/EC) fra EU. Utrustningen uppfyller kraven för EU-direktivet 1999/5/EC om ansluten teleutrustning och ömsesidigt erkännande av utrustningens överensstämmelse (R&TTE). Tämä laite vastaa EU:n radio- ja telepäätelaitedirektiivin (EU R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC) vaatimuksia.

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France

Some areas of France have a restricted frequency band. The worst- case maximum authorized power indoors is: 10 mW for the entire 2.4 GHz band (2400 MHz - 2483.5 MHz) 100 mW for frequencies between 2446.5 MHz and 2483.5 MHz (NOTE - Channels 10 through 13 inclusive operate in the band

2446.6 MHz - 2483.5 MHz)

There are few possibilities for outdoor use: On private property or on the private property of public persons, use is subject to a preliminary authorization procedure by the Ministry of Defence, with maximum authorized power of 100 mW in the 2446.5 - 2483.5 MHz band. Use outdoors on public property is not permitted.

In the departments listed below, for the entire 2.4 GHz band: Maximum authorized power indoors is 100 mW Maximum authorized power outdoors is 10 mW Departements in which the use of the 2400 - 2483.5 MHz band is permitted with an EIRP of less than 100 mW indoors and less

than 10 mW outdoors: 01 Ain Orientales 36 Indre 66 Pyrénées

02 Aisne 37 Indre et Loire 67 Bas Rhin 03 Allier 41 Loir et Cher 68 Haut Rhin 05 Hautes Alpes 42 Loire 70 Haute Saône 08 Ardennes 45 Loiret 71 Saône et Loire 09 Ariège 50 Manche 75 Paris 11 Aude 55 Meuse 82 Tarn et Garonne 12 Aveyron 58 Nièvre 84 Vaucluse 16 Charente 59 Nord 88 Vosges 24 Dordogne 60 Oise 89 Yonne 25 Doubs 61 Orne 90 Territoire de Belfort 26 Drôme 63 Puy du Dôme 94 Val de Marne 32 Gers 64 Pyrénées Atlantique

This requirement is likely to change over time, allowing you to use your wireless LAN card in more areas within France. Please check with ART for the latest information (

NOTE:Your Dell Wireless 4350 Small Network Access Point transmits less than 100 mW, but more than 10 mW.

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www.art-telecom.fr)

Italia

A license is required for indoor use. Outdoor use is prohibited. E' necessaria la concessione ministeriale anche per l'uso interno. Verificare con i rivenditori la procedura da seguire. L'uso per installazione in esterni non e' permessa.

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USA -- Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation of the device is subject to the following two conditions: This device may not cause harmful interference. This device must accept any interference that may cause undesired operation.

Dell declares that WAPA-118GD ( FCC ID: MXF- A930909G ) is limited in CH1~CH11 for 2.4GHz by specified firmware controlled in U.S.A.

Interference statement

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. If the equipment is not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, the equipment may cause harmful interference to radio communications. There is no guarantee, however, that such

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 interference by taking one or more of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the distance between the equipment and the receiver. Connect the equipment to 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.

NOTE:This Dell Wireless 4350 Small Network Access Point device must be installed and used in strict accordance with the

manufacturer's instructions as described in the user documentation that comes with the product. Any other installation or use will violate FCC Part 15 regulations.

IMPORTANT NOTE

FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement

This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20 centimeters between the radiator and your body. This transmitter must not be co - located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

Radio approvals

To determine whether you are allowed to use your wireless network device in a specific country, please check to see if the radio type number that is printed on the identification label of your device is listed on the radio approval list posted on the general Dell support site at

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Limited Warranties and Return Policy

Dell-branded hardware products purchased in the U.S. or Canada come with either a 90 day (U.S. only), one - year, two- year, three -year, or four -year limited warranty. To determine which warranty you purchased, see the invoice that accompanied your hardware product(s). The following sections describe the limited warranties and return policy for the U.S., the limited warranties and return policy for Canada, and the manufacturer guarantee for Latin America and the Caribbean.

Limited Warranty for the U.S.

What is covered by this limited warranty?

This limited warranty covers defects in materials and workmanship in your - our end-user customer's - Dell- branded hardware products, including Dell -branded peripheral products.

What is not covered by this limited warranty?

This limited warranty does not cover:

• Software, including the operating system and software added to the Dell -branded

hardware products through our factory-integration system, third- party software, or the reloading of software

• Non-Dell - branded products and accessories

• Problems that result from:

- External causes such as accident, abuse, misuse, or problems with electrical power

- Servicing not authorized by us

- Usage that is not in accordance with product instructions

- Failure to follow the product instructions or failure to perform preventive maintenance

- Problems caused by using accessories, parts, or components not supplied by us

• Products with missing or altered service tags or serial numbers

• Products for which we have not received payment

THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE (OR JURISDICTION TO JURISDICTION). DELL'S RESPONSIBILITY FOR MALFUNCTIONS AND DEFECTS IN HARDWARE IS LIMITED TO REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT AS SET FORTH IN THIS WARRANTY STATEMENT. ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES FOR THE PRODUCT, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED IN TIME TO THE TERM OF THE LIMITED WARRANTY PERIOD REFLECTED ON YOUR INVOICE. NO WARRANTIES, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WILL APPLY AFTER THE LIMITED WARRANTY PERIOD HAS EXPIRED. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THIS LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

WE DO NOT ACCEPT LIABILITY BEYOND THE REMEDIES PROVIDED FOR IN THIS LIMITED WARRANTY OR FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY LIABILITY FOR THIRD PARTY CLAIMS AGAINST YOU FOR DAMAGES, FOR PRODUCTS NOT BEING AVAILABLE FOR USE, OR FOR LOST DATA OR LOST SOFTWARE. OUR LIABILITY WILL BE NO MORE THAN THE AMOUNT YOU PAID FOR THE PRODUCT THAT IS THE SUBJECT OF A CLAIM. THIS IS THE MAXIMUM AMOUNT FOR WHICH WE ARE RESPONSIBLE. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

How long does this limited warranty last ?

This limited warranty lasts for the time period indicated on your invoice, except that the limited warranty on Dell- branded batteries lasts only one year and the limited warranty on the lamps for Dell- branded projectors lasts only ninety days. The limited warranty begins on the date of the invoice. The warranty period is not extended if we repair or replace a warranted product or any parts. Dell may change the availability of limited warranties, at its discretion, but any changes will not be retroactive.

What do I do if I need warranty service? Before the warranty expires, please call us at the relevant number listed in the following table. Please also have your Dell service tag number or order number available.

Individual Home Consumers:

Technical Support 1-800-624-9896 Customer Service 1-800-624-9897

Individual Home Consumers who purchased through an Employee Purchase Program:

Technical Support and Customer Service 1-800-822-8965

Home and Small Business Commercial Customers:

Technical Support and Customer Service 1-800-456-3355

Medium, Large, or Global Commercial Customers, Healthcare Customers, and Value Added Resellers (VARs):

Technical Support and Customer Service 1-800-822-8965

Government and Education Customers:

Technical Support and Customer Service 1-800-234-1490

Dell-Branded Memory 1-888-363-5150 What will Dell do?

During the first 90 days of the 90 -day limited warranty and the first year of all other limited warranties : For the first 90 days of the 90- day limited warranty and the first year of

all other limited warranties, we will repair any Dell -branded hardware products returned to us that prove to be defective in materials or workmanship. If we are not able to repair the product, we will replace it with a comparable product that is new or refurbished.

When you contact us, we will issue a Return Material Authorization Number for you to include with your return. You must return the products to us in their original or equivalent packaging, prepay shipping charges, and insure the shipment or accept the risk if the product is lost or damaged in shipment. We will return the repaired or replacement products to you. We will pay to ship the repaired or replaced products to you if you use an address in the United States (excluding Puerto Rico and U.S. possessions and territories). Otherwise, we will ship the product to you freight collect.

If we determine that the product is not covered under this warranty, we will notify you and inform you of service alternatives that are available to you on a fee basis.

NOTE:Before you ship the product(s) to us, make sure to back up the data on the hard

drive(s) and any other storage device(s) in the product(s). Remove any confidential, proprietary, or personal information and removable media such as floppy disks, CDs, or PC Cards. We are not responsible for any of your confidential, proprietary, or personal information; lost or corrupted data; or damaged or lost removable media.

During the remaining years: For the remaining period of the limited warranty, we will replace any defective part with new or refurbished parts, if we agree that it needs to be replaced. When you contact us, we will require a valid credit card number at the time you request a replacement part, but we will not charge you for the replacement part as long as you return the original part to us within thirty days after we ship the replacement part to you. If we do not receive the original part within thirty days, we will charge to your credit card the then -current standard price for that part.

We will pay to ship the part to you if you use an address in the United States (excluding Puerto Rico and U.S. possessions and territories). Otherwise, we will ship the part freight collect. We will also include a prepaid shipping container with each replacement part for your use in returning the replaced part to us.

NOTE:Before you replace parts, make sure to back up the data on the hard drive(s) and

any other storage device(s) in the product(s). We are not responsible for lost or corrupted data.

What if I purchased a service contract ?

If your on -site service contract is with Dell, on- site service will be provided to you under the terms of the on -site service agreement. Please refer to that contract for details on how to obtain service.

If you purchased through us a service contract with one of our third -party service providers, please refer to that contract for details on how to obtain service.

How will you fix my product?

We use new and refurbished parts made by various manufacturers in performing warranty repairs and in building replacement parts and systems. Refurbished parts and systems are parts or systems that have been returned to Dell, some of which were never used by a customer. All parts and systems are inspected and tested for quality.

Replacement parts and systems are covered for the remaining period of the limited warranty for the product you bought.

What do I do if I am not satisfied?

We pride ourselves on our great customer service. If you are not satisfied with the service you receive under this limited warranty, please let us know. We have found that the best way to resolve issues regarding our limited warranty is to work together. If, after those discussions, you are still not satisfied, we believe arbitration is the most expeditious way to resolve your concerns. Therefore, ANY CLAIM, DISPUTE, OR CONTROVERSY

(WHETHER IN CONTRACT, TORT, OR OTHERWISE, WHETHER PREEXISTING,

PRESENT, OR FUTURE, AND INCLUDING STATUTORY, COMMON LAW, INTENTIONAL TORT, AND EQUITABLE CLAIMS) AGAINST DELL arising from or relating

to this limited warranty, its interpretation, or the breach, termination, or validity thereof, the relationships which result from this limited warranty (including, to the full extent permitted by applicable law, relationships with third parties), Dell's advertising, or any related purchase

SHALL BE RESOLVED EXCLUSIVELY AND FINALLY BY BINDING ARBITRATION ADMINISTERED BY THE NATIONAL ARBITRATION FORUM (NAF) under its Code of

Procedure then in effect (available via the Internet at

www.arb-forum.com or via telephone

at 1 - 800 -474-2371). The arbitration will be limited solely to the dispute or controversy between you and Dell. Any award of the arbitrator(s) shall be final and binding on each of the parties, and may be entered as a judgment in any court of competent jurisdiction. Information may be obtained and claims may be filed with the NAF at P.O. Box 50191, Minneapolis, MN 55405. This provision applies only to individual home consumers and consumers who purchased through an employee purchase program. It does not apply to small, medium, large, and global commercial customers or government, education, and healthcare customers.

May I transfer the limited warranty?

Limited warranties on systems may be transferred if the current owner transfers ownership of the system and records the transfer with us. The limited warranty on Dell -branded memory may not be transferred. You may record your transfer by going to Dell's website:

• If you are an Individual Home Consumer, go to

www.dell.com/us/en/dhs/topics/sbtopic_015_ccare.htm

• If you are a Small, Medium, Large, or Global Commercial Customer, go to

www.dell.com/us/en/biz/topics/sbtopic_ccare_nav_015_ccare.htm

• If you are a Government, Education, or Healthcare Customer, or an Individual Consumer who purchased through an employee purchase program, go to

www.dell.com/us/en/pub/topics/sbtopic_015_ccare.htm

If you do not have Internet access, call your customer care representative or call 1 -800624-9897.

"Total Satisfaction" Return Policy (U.S. Only)

We value our relationship with you and want to make sure that you're satisfied with your purchases. That's why we offer a "Total Satisfaction" return policy for most products that you, the end-user customer, purchase directly from Dell. Under this policy, you may return to Dell products that you purchased directly from Dell for a credit or a refund of the purchase price paid, less shipping and handling and applicable return fees as follows:

New Hardware Products and Accessories: Unless you have a separate agreement with Dell, all hardware, accessories, peripherals, parts and unopened software still in its/their sealed package,

excluding the products listed below, may be returned within twenty -one

(21) days from the date on the packing slip or invoice. Exclusions from the foregoing return policy:

· New PowerEdgeTM , PowerConnectTM and PowerVaultTM products (excluding PowerVault 160T tape libraries) may be returned within thirty (30) days from the date on

the packing slip or invoice, except that new PowerEdge

TM

SC servers and n series products purchased from the Small and Medium Business Sales Division may only be returned within fourteen (14) days from the date on the packing slip or invoice.

Application software or an operating system that has been installed by Dell may not be

·

returned unless you return the entire computer under the 21 -day return policy, if applicable to your purchase (if not applicable to your purchase, you may not return application software or an operating system).

Non-defective third party and Dell- branded software, peripheral, electronics and

·

accessory products (for example: televisions, printers, projectors, MP3 players, PDAs,

battery chargers, un -preinstalled third party software, wireless cards/access points/routers), including but not limited to those sold by or through Dell's "Software & Peripherals" or "Electronics & Accessories" groups, may be returned within twenty - one (21) days from the date on the packing slip or invoice, but a fifteen percent (15%) return fee may be deducted from any refund or credit.

Dell | EMC storage products, EMC- branded products, Unisys- branded products,

·

PowerVault

TM

160T tape libraries, enterprise software, non -Dell branded enterprise products, software and/or software licenses, or any non -Dell customized hardware and/or software product(s) may not be returned at any time.

• Reconditioned or Refurbished Dell - Branded Hardware Products and Parts - All reconditioned or refurbished PowerEdgeT , PowerConnectT and PowerVaultT products may be returned within thirty (30) days from the date on the packing slip or invoice. All other reconditioned or refurbished Dell- branded hardware products and parts may be returned within fourteen (14) days of the date on the packing slip or invoice.

• How to Return - To return products, e- mail or call Dell customer service to receive a Credit Return Authorization Number within the return policy period applicable to the product you want to return. You must obtain a Credit Return Authorization Number in order to return the product. See "Contacting Dell" or "Getting Help" in your customer documentation (or

www.dell.com/us/en/gen/contact.htm) to find the appropriate contact information for

obtaining customer assistance. You must ship the products to Dell within five (5) days of the date that Dell issues the

Credit Return Authorization Number. You must also return the products to Dell in their original packaging, in as -new condition along with any media, documentation, and all other items that were included in the original shipment, prepay shipping charges, and insure the shipment or accept the risk of loss or damage during shipment.

Limited Warranty Terms for Canada

What is covered by this limited warranty?

This limited warranty covers defects in materials and workmanship in your - - our end -user customer's - - Dell -branded hardware products, including Dell -branded peripheral products.

What is not covered by this limited warranty?

This limited warranty does not cover:

• Software, including the operating system and software added to the Dell -branded hardware products through our factory-integration system, or the reloading of the software

• Non-Dell branded products and accessories

• Problems that result from:

- External causes such as accident, abuse, misuse, or problems with electrical power

- Servicing not authorized by us

- Usage that is not in accordance with product instructions

- Failure to follow the product instructions or failure to perform preventive maintenance

- Problems caused by using accessories, parts, or components not supplied by us

• Products with missing or altered service tags or serial numbers

• Products for which we have not received payment

THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM PROVINCE TO PROVINCE. DELL'S RESPONSIBILITY FOR MALFUNCTIONS AND DEFECTS IN PRODUCT IS LIMITED TO REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT AS SET FORTH IN THIS WARRANTY STATEMENT, FOR THE TERM OF THE WARRANTY PERIOD REFLECTED ON YOUR INVOICE. EXCEPT FOR THE EXPRESS WARRANTIES CONTAINED IN THIS WARRANTY STATEMENT, DELL DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION IMPLIED WARRANTIES AND

CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE,

STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE. SOME PROVINCES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION

inform you of service alternatives that are available to you on a fee basis

OF CERTAIN IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS, OR LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY OR CONDITION LASTS. THEREFORE, THE FOREGOING EXCLUSIONS AND LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

WE DO NOT ACCEPT LIABILITY BEYOND THE REMEDIES PROVIDED FOR IN THIS WARRANTY STATEMENT OR FOR SPECIAL, INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY LIABILITY FOR THIRD PARTY CLAIMS AGAINST YOU FOR DAMAGES, FOR PRODUCTS NOT BEING AVAILABLE FOR USE, OR FOR LOST DATA OR LOST SOFTWARE. OUR LIABILITY WILL BE NO MORE THAN THE AMOUNT YOU PAID FOR THE PRODUCT THAT IS THE SUBJECT OF A CLAIM. THIS IS THE MAXIMUM AMOUNT FOR WHICH WE ARE RESPONSIBLE.

SOME PROVINCES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF SPECIAL, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

How long does this limited warranty last ?

This limited warranty lasts for the time period indicated on your invoice, except that the limited warranty on Dell- branded batteries lasts only one year and the limited warranty on the lamps for Dell- branded projectors lasts only ninety days. The limited warranty begins on the date of the invoice. The warranty period is not extended if we repair or replace a warranted product or any parts. Dell may change the terms and availability of limited warranties, at its discretion, but any changes will not be retroactive (that is, the warranty terms in place at the time of purchase will apply to your purchase).

What do I do if I need warranty service?

Before the warranty expires, please call us at the relevant number listed in the following table. Please also have your Dell service tag number or order number available.

Individual Home Consumers; Home Office and Small Business Customers:

Technical Support and Customer Service 1-800-847-4096

Medium, Large, and Global Commercial Customers; Government, Education, and Healthcare Customers; and Value Added Resellers (VARs):

Technical Support 1-800-387-5757 Customer Service 1-800-326-9463

Government or Education Customers, or Individual Home Consumers who purchased through an Employee Purchase Program:

Technical Support 1-800-387-5757 Customer Service

Dell-Branded Memory 1-888-363-5150

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FAQs

Hardware Installation:

How do I install the Dell Wireless 4350 Small Network Access Point for optimal coverage?

Can the Dell Wireless 4350 Small Network Access Point attach to a hub, switch, or router?

What is the physical connection from the Dell Wireless 4350 Small Network Access Point to a wired network ?

Software Configuration

Wireless Attributes

Supported Features

Troubleshooting

Other

Glossary

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How do I install the Dell™ Wireless 4350 Small Network Access Point for optimal coverage?

Each Dell Wireless 4350 Small Network Access Point supports up to about a 150 to 200 foot radius, depending on obstacles and interference issues. For smaller installations a little experimentation provides good placement of the Dell Wireless 4350 Small Network Access Point.

Can the Dell Wireless 4350 Small Network Access Point attach to a hub, switch, or router?

Yes, via its LAN port, the Dell Wireless 4350 Small Network Access Point provides the flexibility for a wide variety of network configurations and connections.

What is the physical connection from the Dell Wireless 4350 Small Network Access Point to a wired network?

Each Dell Wireless 4350 Small Network Access Point has a 10/100 Ethernet (LAN port) connection, which allows communication with a 10 megabit per second (Mbps), 100 Mbps, or 10/100 Mbps hub or switch.

Access Point

An Access Point is a device on the wireless network that receives and retransmits data. It allows computers with wireless network adapters to be connected, typically, to an Ethernet network.

Client

A client is a computer on a network.

Domain Name System (or Service) (DNS)

DNS is an Internet service that translates domain names into IP addresses. A DNS server keeps a database of host computers, their respective domain names, and IP addresses. When a domain name is requested, the DNS server uses this table to send the user to the proper IP address.

The DNS system is really its own network. If one DNS server doesn't know how to translate a particular domain name, it asks another one, and so on, until the correct IP address is returned.

Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)

DHCP is the process of automatically configuring the TCP/IP settings for every computer on a network.

Encryption

Encryption is a common way of implementing security and protecting information. Encryption applies a set of instructions, called an algorithm, to information. The instructions combine the plain or clear text of information with a sequence of hexadecimal numbers, called an encryption key.

Before transmitting information over the airwaves, the wireless client or Access Point encrypts or scrambles the information. The Access Point or wireless client receiving the information uses the same key to decrypt or unscramble the information. The information is only readable to WLAN devices that have the correct encryption key. The longer the key is, the stronger the encryption. All wireless clients and Access Points in a WLAN must use the same encryption method and key. An 802.11 - compliant wireless network has Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) and Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) technologies for wireless security.

Ethernet

Ethernet is the most widely used local area networking technology. It is an industry- wide standard originally developed by Xerox and formalized in 1980 by DEC, Intel, and Xerox. Ethernet networks transmit data at 10/100 Mbps using a specified

protocol.

Ethernet Address (MAC Address)

An Ethernet address is a unique, pre -programmed address, sometimes referred to as a media access control (MAC) address. Each

computer on an Ethernet network has its own Ethernet address. This 12 - digit hexadecimal address is encoded into the circuitry of the computer’s network adapter when it is manufactured. Other devices on the network use this address to identify the computer. This address is not the same as the address is associated with the MAC address to enable network communication.

IP address that is assigned to computers on TCP/IP networks. On these networks, the IP

Host

A host is any device that is connected to the network; for example, a computer, network printer, or router. Each host has a unique name (called "Host Name") or IP address (called "Host IP") for identification on the network.

Internet Protocol (IP)

IP is the protocol used to send data from one computer to another over the Internet. The IP protocol describes how Internet computers keep track of the another.

IP address of each computer on the network and route packets of data from one IP address to

IP Address

An IP address provides unique identification for each computer on the Internet or on a local network. IP addresses are usually expressed as a group of four numbers separated by periods, for example, 169.254.10.2. None of the numbers can be greater than

255. Each Ethernet interface has an IP address. For the Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router, there is a

WAN Ethernet interface; hence, there is a LAN IP address and a WAN IP address.

and a

LAN Ethernet interface

Link Light

A link light is a light on a network device that indicates a good network connection. Hubs typically have a link light for each port; although, they may not be labelled as such, and the lights may show other information. These lights often blink for network activity. Some hubs display different colored lights for 10 Mbps and 100 Mbps. For more information, see the documentation accompanying your product.

Local Area Network (LAN)

A LAN is a network in one location. The network lets users at that location share files, printers and other services. See WAN.

Network Adapter

A network adapter is a device expansion card that provides the physical connection between a computer and the network. There are many types of adapters. They include PC cards for laptops (a card that fits into a slot on your computer, like you might install a sound card or modem card) and embedded cards, embedded USB adapters, USB dongle adapters, and USB desktop adapters. Some newer computers have a network adapter already built into the system. PC cards or cards that fit into a slot in the desktop are sometimes referred to as network interface cards, or NICs.

Network Name (SSID)

Access Points are grouped together by an identifier called an ESSID. The ESSID is also referred to as a Net ID. This identifier is a

combination of any letters or numbers that are appropriate for the network environment. ESSID is specifically for Access Points. When you talk about peer- to-peer networks, you cannot use the term ESSID.

Service Set Identifier (SSID) is more generic and is a 32 -character name that uniquely identifies all the computers and equipments that make up a wireless network. A type of SSID is ESSID. Another type of SSID is Basic Service Set Identifier (BSSID). The BSSID is the

MAC address of a wireless adapter or Access Point.

Port

A port is a connector on a networking device used to attach the network cable. Hubs and switches have numerous ports that connect to computers on the network.

Protocol

Protocol refers to a set of rules for sending and receiving information on a network. The rules determine the format of the data that is transmitted and other aspects of networking, such as how errors are detected and corrected. The protocol driver in each computer is software that adheres to these rules when sending and receiving information. These drivers are also often called protocols.

Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)

TCP/IP refers to the protocol that computers use to communicate over the Internet. TCP determines how a computer breaks up data into small units, called "packets," to be sent to another computer and how the receiving computer reassembles the packets into a single file. IP determines how the packets are routed across the Internet.

See Internet Protocol.

Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN)

A VLAN is a network of computers that behave as if they are connected to the same wire, even though they may be physically located on different segments of a LAN. VLANs are configured through software rather than hardware, which makes them extremely flexible. When a computer on a VLAN is physically moved to another location, it can stay on the same VLAN without any hardware reconfigurations.

Virtual Server

A virtual server is a device that performs Internet protocol (IP) mapping. IP mapping allows remote client access to your network via the Internet.

Wide Area Network (WAN)

A WAN is a communications network that uses devices such as telephone lines, satellite dishes, or radio waves to span a larger geographic area than can be covered by a

LAN.

Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN)

A WLAN is a type of Local Area Network (LAN) that uses high frequency radio waves rather than wires to communicate and transmit data among the network clients and devices. It is a flexible data communication system implemented as an extension to, or as an alternative for, a wired LAN. Just like a LAN, the network lets users at that location share files, printers and other services.

Dell™ Wireless 4350 Small Network Access Point

User's Guide

Contents

Introduction

Overview Wireless Networking Overview A Look at the Hardware

Installation and Configuration

Configuration of the Access Point Connecting the Access Point to the network How to obtain the IP address of the Access Point Setting Wireless Encryption in Your Access Point Turning Off Broadcast SSID Setting Up File and Printer Sharing How to setup wireless clients to connect to the Access Point

Using Your Access Point

Overview Factory Default Settings Setup Wizard Control Utility Web- Based Configuration Tool

Technical Specifications and Regulatory Information

Technical Specifications Regulatory Information

Limited Warranties and Return Policy

FAQs Glossary Online Customer Support

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Wireless Networking Overview: Dell™ Wireless 4350 Small Network Access Point User's Guide

Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) Identifying a WLAN Encryption Automatic Rate Selection and Rate Scaling

Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN)

A Local Area Network (LAN) is a network in one location. Users at that location can share files, printers, and other services. In a LAN, a networked computer that requests services is called a client. A Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) is a type of LAN that uses high frequency radio waves rather than wires to communicate and transmit data among the network clients and devices. It is a flexible data communication system implemented as an extension to, or as an alternative for, a wired LAN.

In a WLAN, wireless adapters are installed in clients, also called wireless clients. The adapter allows the wireless client to communicate with the WLAN without cables. Instead, wireless clients send and receive information through a path in the air called a channel.

The standards for a WLAN are based on the IEEE 802.11b standard and IEEE 802.11g standard. All Dell 802.11b/g-compliant devices interoperate with other 802.11b/g - compliant wireless devices from other vendors. The WiFi certification logo indicates that the wireless device has been tested by an independent organization.

A wireless client operates in either infrastructure mode or peer-to-peer mode.

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Identifying a WLAN

An ESSID and BSSID are both Service Set Identifiers (SSID) that identify and control the wireless client’s access to a given WLAN. The SSID is sometimes referred to as the network name. The SSID indicates what WLAN you are referring to. In most cases, the user interface displays the SSID.

When installing an access point or wireless adapter in a wireless client, the installation program asks you to enter the SSID. Dell cannot provide you with this information, as it is specific to your network; but you may choose to use the default SSID, wireless, for your Dell Wireless 4350 Small Network Access Point. All wireless clients and access points in a WLAN must use the same network name.

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Encryption

In a WLAN, wireless clients and access points send and receive information through the air. Without implementing security, it is possible for an unauthorized person to intercept the information.

A common way of implementing security and protecting information is encryption. Encryption applies a set of instructions, called an

algorithm, to information. The instructions combine the plain or clear text of information with a sequence of hexadecimal numbers, called an encryption key.

Before transmitting information over the airwaves, the wireless client or access point encrypts or scrambles the information. The access point or wireless client receiving the information uses the same key to decrypt or unscramble the information. The information is only readable to WLAN devices that have the correct encryption key. The longer the key is, the stronger the encryption.

The Dell Wireless 4350 Small Network Access Point supports both Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) and Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA).

WEP

WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) provides a way of creating an encrypted key that is shared between a wireless client (such as a notebook with a wireless PC card) and the router. In the Dell Wireless 4350 Small Network Access Point, WEP is an optional feature that can be enabled or disabled. When WEP encryption is enabled, you must set the WEP key in the client to match the WEP key used by the access point because you can ONLY connect to access points that have a matching WEP Key. The Dell Wireless 4350 Small Network Access Point Setup Wizard allows the user to gracefully configure WEP encryption on both the access point and wireless clients.

NOTE:It is better to change keys frequently. The same algorithm is used for all the communications that should be protected. If

the same key is used, the same message will give exactly the same cipher text. Then, it will be possible for an eavesdropper to break the encrypted data. For this reason, it is strongly recommended to change keys often.

There are two WEP encryption methods:

40(64)- bit Encryption

·

104(128) -bit Encryption

·

40- bit and 64 -bit encryption are identical. Some vendors use the term 40- bit; others use 64 -bit. A wireless device that claims to have 40- bit encryption interoperates with a device that claims to have 64 -bit encryption; the same is true for the reverse. A 40(64) bit key consists of 10 hexadecimal numbers, arrayed as follows:

Key #1: 1011121314 Key #2: 2021222324 Key #3: 3031323334 Key #4: 4041424344 A 104(128)- bit key has several trillion times as many possible combinations than a 40(64) -bit key. It consists of 26 hexadecimal

numbers, arrayed as follows: Key (#1): 101112131415161718191A1B1C All wireless clients and access points in a WLAN must use the same encryption method and key. The following two examples

stress how important this point is.

Example 1

The encryption method for an access point is 40(64) -bit. The method for a wireless client is 104(128)- bit encryption. The client and access point cannot communicate with each other, even though the selected key is the same. To resolve this problem, set the access point to use 104(128)-bit encryption.

Example 2

The encryption method is the same for the access point and wireless client. You select key 1 for the access point and key 2 for the wireless client. The wireless client cannot communicate with the WLAN. To resolve this problem, select key 1 for the wireless client.

NOTE:Use the same key and encryption method for the wireless devices in the WLAN. Otherwise, they cannot communicate

with each other.

The Dell Wireless 4350 Small Network Access Point uses either hexadecimal digits or ASCII characters to create encryption keys. Hexadecimal digits include the numbers 0 to 9 and the letters A to F. For example, the decimal number 15 is represented as F in the hexadecimal numbering system.

ASCII is the acronym for the American Standard Code for Information Interchange. Pronounced ask-ee, ASCII is a code for representing English characters as numbers, with each letter assigned a number from 0 to 127. For example, the ASCII code for uppercase M is 77. Most computers use ASCII codes to represent text, which makes it possible to transfer data from one computer to another.

WPA

WPA (Wi - Fi Protected Access) is an upgrade to the WEP standard for securing your wireless network. WPA is derived from and will be forward- compatible with the future IEEE 802.11i standard. It provides improved data encryption and user authentication.

To enhance the level of security, WPA uses Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP) encryption to address the vulnerabilities of the static keys used in WEP. TKIP includes four algorithms: message integrity check (MIC), to protect packets from tampering; Per-Packet Key (PPK) hashing, to prevent weak key attacks; extended initialization vector (IV), to reduce IV reuse and the possibility that a hacker will collect sufficient packets to crack the encryption; and a re -keying mechanism, to change the temporal key dynamically. TKIP is the most commonly used encryption method; however, if your wireless clients do not support TKIP, the Wireless 4350 also supports Advanced Encryption Security (AES) encryption. AES will replace 802.11's RC4-based encryption under the 802.11i specification. AES, the gold -standard encryption algorithm, provides maximum security for wireless network.

For user authentication, WPA adopts an authentication scheme through 802.1x. 802.1x provides a framework for user authentication and a key distribution management method. 802.1x consists of three main elements: an Authentication Server (typically a RADIUS server), WPA -enabled router or AP (called Authenticator), and a WPA-enabled client (called Supplicant).

802.1x ensures only authorized users can access the network. The 802.1x protocols supported by the Dell Wireless 4350 Small Network Access Point are PEAP, TTLS & TLS.

In enterprises, WPA will be used in conjunction with both a wireless router and authentication server. In a Small Office/Home Office (SOHO) environment, where there is no authentication server, users can use pre- shared key (PSK) mode in place of the authentication server.

The Dell Wireless 4350 Small Network Access Point offers both WPA running in PSK mode and WPA with 802.1X authentication. The mutual authentication and improved encryption technology of WPA allows wireless communication to achieve greater security.

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Automatic Rate Selection and Rate Scaling

In 802.11g, wireless network adapters and access points can transmit data at one of the following rates: 54, 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 9, or 6 Mbps. In 802.11b, the data can be transmitted at a rate of 11, 5.5, 2, or 1 Mbps. As the distance between an adapter and access point increases or decreases, the data rate automatically changes. Other factors, like interference, also affect the data rate. The Dell Wireless 4350 Small Network Access Point uses automatic rate selection and rate scaling to determine the most efficient rate of communication. Rate scaling maintains optimal communication between wireless clients and the WLAN.

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A Look at the Hardware: Dell™ Wireless 4350 Small Network Access Point

User's Guide

Front Panel

Back Panel

Front Panel

The Dell Wireless 4350 Small Network Access Point has three Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs), or link lights, on its front side. The following table defines the behaviour for each LED:

Front Panel

LED Represents Activity

Power Power The Power LED will light up green when the device is powered on and ready for use. It will

blink when the device is powering up or when it is reset

WirelessWireless

LAN

Ethernet Intranet A steady green light indicates the connection is active, and blinks with data activity.

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The LED alternates between on and off when wireless clients are attached. It will blink when there is data activity on the wireless network. The rate of blinking will vary with the rate of data transfer. It turns off when no wireless clients are associated with the Dell Wireless 4350 Small Network Access Point.

Back Panel

Connector Description

Lock This accepts locking devices for protecting the Dell Wireless 4350 from theft. Reset Use an object, such as a paper clip, to press the button for at least 5 seconds. The Power LED will be off

for a short time and then light up again. You can then release the button to reset the device to its factorydefault settings.

Ethernet This accepts an RJ - 45 connector for network cabling.

*Also accepts power input from Ethernet port (Power Over Ethernet)

Power Connect the power adapter to this Power port, and then plug the other end of the power cable into a

power outlet.

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Introduction: Dell™ Wireless 4350 Small Network Access Point User's Guide

Overview Wireless Networking Overview A Look at the Hardware

Overview

The Dell Wireless 4350 Small Network Access Point is an 802.11b/g wireless access point that allows wireless clients access to a corporate network. The Access Point can be configured in the following ways:

Wireless hub (Access Point): In this mode the Access Point connects wireless computers to the corporate network.

Wireless repeater: In this mode the Access Point is able to extend the wireless range of a root Access Point that is on the

corporate network to remote wireless computers.

The Dell Wireless 4350 Small Network Access Point supports up to 64 wireless clients. It runs at speeds up to 54 Megabits per second (Mbps), and the LAN (wired) port runs at 10/100 Mbps. The maximum distance between the Access Point and each Wireless computer is 300 feet. This distance may be less depending on your environment.

By default, the Dell Wireless 4350 Small Network Access Point provides the following functionality:

a wireless access point using wireless as the wireless network name. a bridge to an Ethernet hub.

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