Edimax Technology HP-8501APg User Manual

User’s Manual

HP-8501APg

Powerline 85Mbps

Wireless-G Access Point

Index

FCC Part 68............................................ .... .... .... .... ... .... .... .... ....... .... .... .... ... .... .... .... ... ..............................................2

FCC Part 15............................................ .... .... .... .... ... .... .... .... ....... .... .... .... ... .... .... .... ... ..............................................3

Chapter 1 Introduction.................................... .... .... ... .... .... ........ ... .... .... .... ... .... .... .... ... ........ ......................................5

1.1 Overview ......................................... ... ........ .... .... ... .... .... .... ... .... .... .... ....... .... .... .... ... ...........................5

1.2 Features................................................. .... .... ... .... .... .... ... .... .... ........ ... .... .... .... .... ... ...........................5

1.3 System Requirements............................................... .... .... ... .... .... .... ... ........ .... ... .... .... .... ...................6

Chapter 2 Familiar with your PowerLine Access Point.................................................................. .... .... .. .................7

2.1 Package Contents.............................................. ... .... .... .... ... .... ........ ... .... .... .... .... ... .... .... ...................7

2.2 Front LEDs................................................. .... ... .... .... .... .... ....... .... .... .... ... .... .... .... ... ...........................8

2.3 Rear Ports.................................................. .... ... ........ .... .... ... .... .... .... .... ... .... .... ....... ...........................8

2.4 Reset Switch ............................................................................ ........ ... .... .... .... .... ... .... .......................9

Chapter 3 Configuration...................................... .... ... .... .... .... ... .... .... .... ... .... ........ .... ... .... .... ...................................10

3.1 Determine the type of your internet connection.................................................................... ......... 10

3.2 Connecting the Powerline Access Point to your network............................................................... 10

3.3 Configuring Powerline Access Point with Web Brow ser................................................................ 10

3.3.1 LAN Interface Configuration........................ .... ... .... .... .... ... .... .... .... ... .... .... ........ ... .... .... .... ............ 13

3.4.1 Wireless Settings.........................................................................................................................14

3.4.2 Wireless Security.........................................................................................................................15

3.4.3 Advanced Wireless Settings.................................................. .................................. .................... 16

3.4.4 MAC-based Wireless Access Control .........................................................................................17

3.5.1 System Setup..............................................................................................................................18

3.6.1 TCP/IP Settings for Windows Operating System................................. .... .... .... ... .... .... .... .... ... .... .19

Chapter 4. Network Utility for PowerLine Access Point......................................................................................... 28

4.1 Software Setup........................ .... .... ....... .... .... .... ... .... .... .... ... .... .... .... ....... .... .... ... .... .... .................... 28

4.1.1 Installation........................................................................................................................ ........... 28

4.2 Windows Configuration Utility ............................................................................. ... .... .... .... ............ 29

4.3 User Interface.............................. .... ....... .... .... ... .... .... .... .... ... ........ .... .... ... .... .... .... ... ........................ 30

4.3.1 The ‘Main’ Tab............................................................................................................................. 30

4.3.2 The ‘Privacy’ Tab............................................................................... .......................................... 34

4.4 The ‘Diagnostics’ Tab............................. .... .... ... ........ .... ... .... .... .... .... .... ....... .... .... ... .... .... ................ 35

4.4.1 The ‘About’ Tab........................................................................................................................... 37

4.4.2 Preferences................................................................................................................................. 37

4.5 Troubleshooting......................................................... .... .... ... .... .... .... ... ........ .... .... ... .... .................... 38

4.5.1 Having problem with connecting remote PowerLine Access Point device ................................. 38

Appendix A Glossary................................... .................................. .................................. ....................................... 40

Appendix B Cabling / Connection.................................. .... .... .... ....... .... .... ... .... .... .... ... .... .... .... ............................... 47

FCC Part 68

This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC Rules. On the bottom of this equipment is a label that contains the FCC Registration Number and Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for this equipment. You must provide this information to the telephone company upon request.

The REN is useful to determine the quantity of devices you may connect to the telephone line and still have those entire devices ring when your number is called. In most, but not all areas, the sum of the REN of all devices connected to one line should not exceed five (5.0). To be certain of the number of devices you may connect to your line, as determined by the REN, you should contact your local telephone company to determine the maximum REN for your calling area.

If the modem causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may discontinue your service temporarily. If possible, they will notify you in advance. But if advance notice isn't practical, you will be notified as soon as possible. You will be advised of your right to file a complaint with the FCC.

The telephone company may make changes in its facilities, equipment, operations, or procedures that could affect the proper operation of your equipment. If they do, you w ill be notified in advance t o give you an opportunity to maintain uninterrupted telephone service.

If you experience trouble with this modem, please contact your dealer for repair/warranty information. The telephone company may ask you to disconnect this equipment from the network until the problem has been corrected or you are sure that the equipment is not malfunctioning.

This equipment may not be used on coin service provided by the telephone company. Connection to party lines is subject to state tariffs.

FCC Part 15

The modem generates and uses radio frequency energy. If it is not installed and used properly in strict accordance with the user's manual, it may cause interference with radio and television reception. The modem has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B computing devices in accordance with the specifications in Subpart B, Part 15 of the FCC regulations. These specifications are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference in a residential installation. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. FCC regulations require that shielded interface cables be used with your modem. If interference does occur, we suggest the following measures be taken to rectify the problem:

1) Move the receiving antenna.

2) Move the modem away from the radio or TV.

3) Plug the modem into a different electrical outlet.

4) Discuss the problem with a qualified radio / TV technician.

CAUTION: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance to the FCC Rules could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.

Cable connections: All equipment connected to this modem must use shielded cable as the interconnection means.

Notes: Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and

2) This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation.

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Chapter 1 Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase of an Instant Powerline 85M Wireless Access Point. The Powerline Access Point is the perfect choice for a small group of PCs or wireless clients. While integrating wireless ability to powerline networks, this device is able to extend the network coverage of your home / office network.

1.1 Overview

PowerLine Access Point comes with four 10/100M Ethernet ports, so you can use it with your existing wired network devices. You can also use integrated wireless Ethernet and powerline network to extend network coverage without setting up new wired Ethernet cables.

1.2 Features

z Supported network protocols

‧TCP/IP, UDP, ICMP, ARP, RARP, Static IP

z Standard

‧IEEE 802.3, 802.3u Ethernet standards

‧HomePlug 1.0

‧IEEE 802.11b and 802.11g Wireless Ethernet standards

z QoS

‧Prioritized random access, contention-free access and segment bursting ‧CSMA/CA with prioritization and ARQ for reliable delivery of Ethernet packets via Packet Encapsulation Security Features

z Powerline Modulation

‧OFDM (Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing) with patented signal processing techniques for high data reliability in noisy media conditions

‧Supports QAM 256/64/16, DQPSK, DBPSK and ROBO modulation schemes

z Security

‧Provides 56-bit DES link encryption for Powerline network

z Wireless Features

‧Support 802.11b/g Wireless Access Point ‧Support 128-Bit and 64-Bit WEP encryption , 802.1x, WPA, WPA2

z Other Features

‧High-Speed Powerline adapter with Eth ernet interface for high-speed data transfer over the existed household power cables. ‧High-speed transfer rates - maximum 85Mbps, it’s possible to transfer video data at DVD quality! ‧No new cables needed, just use any power socket on the wall, with ranges up to 200 meters.

z Web-Based Devic e Mana ge men t

‧Web-based Firmware upgrade. ‧Password-protected access control.

1.3 System Requirements

1) Personal computer (PC).

2) Pentium II 233 MHz processor or above.

3) 32 MB of RAM or more.

4) At least 20 MB of free disk space.

5) One Ethernet Interface on PC.

6) Internet Browser

Chapter 2 Familiar with your PowerLine Access Point

This chapter provides information about installing your new PowerLine Access Point. If you are not familiar with the terms in this chapter, please ask an experienced network administrator or your internet service provider for help..

2.1 Package Contents

Check the package of this product carefully, make sure that every item listed below is not missing. If any of the items are missing or damaged, contact your local distributor. The contents of your carton may vary depending on your service provider.

Contents description

1) Powerline Access Point

2) Powerline Access Point Installation and Operation Guide (you are reading now!)

3) Power Cord

4) Ethernet cable Ethernet category 5 twisted pair cable (6 ft)

Installation examples for PowerLine Access Point

2.2 Front LEDs

LED State Description

POWER

LAN

1-4

WLAN

2.3 Rear Ports

ON Wireless Access Point is powe red on Flashing The Wireless Access Point is running well. Flashing Other PowerLin e dev i ce s de tected

ON Ethernet link is present at this port Flashing TX or RX activity

OFF

Ethernet link is not present at this port

ON Wireless function on Flashing Data transferring between this Wireless Access Point and wireless clients

OFF Wireless function off

Connector Description

POWER

LAN (1-4)

Antenna

2.4 Reset Switch

Connect to power cord. Wireless Access Point is connected to a device through the corresponding port (1, 2, 3 or

4). While data is sending or receiving by that port, corresponding LED will be flashing. Two kinds of antenna connecter available: fixed or R/SMA connecter.

Connector Description

Press and hold this button for few seconds to clear all settings of this Wireless Access

Reset Switch

Point

Chapter 3 Configuration

3.1 Determine the type of your internet connection

Before you configure the Wireless Access Point; you need to know the type of internet connection you’re using. You can ask your internet service provider to know the type of internet connection you’re using.

3.2 Connecting the Powerline Access Point to your network

Please connect the your PC to one of LAN ports of Wireless Access Point by Ethernet cable, then follow the instructions given in next section to configure your Wireless Access Point. You can also connect other wired Ethernet devices to LAN ports of Wireless Access Point at this time, too. However, before the configuration process of Wireless Access Point is completed, wireless devices cannot connect to this Wireless Access Point.

3.3 Configuring Powerline Access Point with Web Browser

It is highly recommended to change the default administrator password to avoid unauthorized access to your Wireless Access Point. To configure the Wireless Access Point, launch your browser, and type 'http://192.168.2.1' in the address bar and click 'Go' to get to the Wireless Access Point login page.

When you’re prompted to input username and password,input 'admin/1234' for username and password. You can change password later if you wish. Click 'OK' to login.

You can use "Quick Setup" to setup the device, and choose the connection method you want to use.

3.3.1 LAN Interface Configuration

Please input the IP address and network mask of LAN interfa ce here..

3.4.1 Wireless Settings

Wireless Mode

You can select wireless operating mode here. Available options are: Auto (both 802.11b and 802.11g), 802.11b only, 802.11g only, and Disable (Wireless disabled)

SSID SSID is the short for ‘Service Set IDentifier’. Wireless devices use this identifier to identify which a ccess point they should connect. You can change SSID here, and all your wireless devices should set to the same SSID.

Channel The radio channel number that wireless network uses. All your wireless devices should set to the same channel. If you select ‘Auto’, Wireless Access Point will choose a channel automatically, and your wireless clients should set channel to ‘Auto’ too. (In most cases, you don’t have to set wireless channel for your wireless clients, they will pick a channel automatically).

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