GemTek Technology HAP930819G Users manual

GEMTEK HomePlug Wireless Access Point User Guide

Introduction

The GEMTEK WHAPC-100GE Home Plug + Wireless 11g Access Point is like 2 devices in one box! The Home-Plug Wireless AP functions lets you to securely expand the range of your local area network, while Home-Plug utilizes the electric cord as the transfer media, the 11G utilizes the electric wave. The GEMTEK WHAPC-100GE Home Plug + Wireless 11g Access Point offers a convenient way to create a simple network through the existing power line of a home or office with the additional ability to provide you with access to your network without wires. Offering several levels of security, the WHAPC-100GE is built with 128-bit WEP encryption and 802.11i (WPA / TKIP, AES, PSK) for the wireless pass-through and 56-bit DES encryption for the Power line pass-through There are also some Enhanced Security Management Functions: Wireless/Wired 802.1x, and Embedded RADIUS Server

Important Safety Information

This product is intended for connection to the AC power. The following precautions should be taken when using this product.

- Read all instructions before installing and operating this product.

- Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.

- Do not operate this product near water.

- This product relies on a building’s electrical installation for short-circuit (over current) protection.

- Do not allow anything to rest on the product.

- The HomePlug Wireless Access Point should be plugged directly into an

AC wall outlet.

- Only a qualified technician should service this product. Opening or removing covers may result in exposure to dangerous voltage points or other risks. (Note: Opening or removing the covers will void your product warranty).

- Unplug the HomePlug Wireless Access Point from the AC wall outlet and refer the product to a qualified service representative for the following conditions:

- If liquid has been spilled onto the product.

- If the product has been exposed to rain or water.

- If the product does not operate normally when the operating instructions have been followed.

- If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance.

Getting start with your HomePlug Device

Before installing your HomePlug networking device, please examine and familiarize yourself with it. Below is a diagram of the WHAPC-100GE along with a brief description of what each LED and slot represent.

Activity Power

Collisions

LED LED STATUS INDICATION

Collisions (COL) Blinking Collisions Detected

OFF No Collisions Detected

Activity (ACT) Blinking Looking for Powerline Devices Fast Blinking Transmit/receive data

OFF No Network Traffic

WLANCollisions

WLAN

Power ON Power On Off Power Off

WLAN ON Wireless Connection

Blinking Transmitting/Receiving wireless data traffic

What This Package Contains?

Upon you receive your wireless access point, please check that the following contents are packaged:

- HomePlug Wireless Access Point (WHAPC-100GE)

- Quick Install Guide

Necessary Equipment?

- One or more computers with wireless device, and it's software already installed

- Microsoft TCP/IP networking protocol installed on each PC

- Web browser installed on each PC

Equipment that can be used with the WHAPC-100GE?

- Broadband modem

- ALL1681 Broadband router

- Additional PCs with a wireless or HomePlug Device Important: After receiving the wireless access point, please check for any shipping damages to the carton and camera before proceeding with any installations.

PC or Laptop Setup Guide

Note: If you have not installed your Wireless device to your laptop So far, please do so. For instructions on how to install your Wireless device, please contact the manufacturer of that wireless device. To configure the Wireless device to work with your WHAPC-100GE, please follow the following steps:

1. Plug WHAPC-100GE into an outlet.

2. Go to the wireless card's configuration screen or window. It should resemble figure 1 or others.

PC or Laptop Setup Guide

Note: If you have not installed your Wireless device to your laptop So far, please do so. For instructions on how to install your Wireless device, please contact the manufacturer of that wireless device. To configure the Wireless device to work with your WHAPC-100GE, please follow the following steps:

1. Plug WHAPC-100GE into an outlet.

2. Go to the wireless card's configuration screen or window. It should resemble figure 1 or others.

3. Make sure Infrastructure is selected.

4. In the SSID field, type in the following: default (This is case sensitive)

5. Make sure Fully Automatic is selected.

6. Click OK to exit the configuration window. Note: If you are using Win XP you will not need to configure the PCMCIA card because XP has an auto sense function included in the operating system.

WHAPC-100GE Setup Guide

You will need to temporarily change the IP address of your PC/laptop to setup your WHAPC-100GE. Follow these steps