Icom AP-3 Instruction Manual
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
WIRELESS ACCESS POINT
AP-3
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
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 my cause undesired operation.
Thank you for purchasing an ICOM WAVEMASTER wireless
access point.
This wireless access point is provided with the functions necessary for supporting a wireless LAN.
This manual is designed to help you use your new wireless
access point to its fullest potential. Read this manual carefully before using the wireless access point.
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INTRODUCTION
SUMMARY OF FEATURES
● All settings can be adjusted using a web browser.
● Networks combining wireless LAN and wired LAN components can be
constructed with ease.
● Includes both wireless access point functions (including roaming) and
wireless bridge functions.
● Supports 11-Mbps wireless access point communications and
100BASE-TX wired LAN communications.
● Supports all ICOM wireless LAN cards (as of May 2000).
● Includes such advanced security functions as ESS ID settings, MAC
address registration, and WEP encryption.
USER REGISTRATION
Be sure to fill out the user registration card and return it to us.
You must return the card to be eligible for technical support and service.
INTRODUCTION
INTRODUCTION
WIRELESS LAN CARD
This wireless access point is designed for use with an 11-Mbps wireless
LAN card. When setting the wireless access point to a channel (see p. 47)
other than channel 11, be sure to read “Precautions Regarding Radio
Interference.”
PRECAUTIONS REGARDING RADIO INTERFERENCE
The frequency band used by this wireless access point is also used by
microwave ovens and other industrial, scientific, and medical devices, as
well as the indoor wireless stations (requiring a license) used for identifying the mobile devices utilized on factory production lines and designated
low-power wireless stations (not requiring a license).
1. Before using this access point, make sure no indoor wireless stations for
mobile device identification or designated low-power wireless stations
are being operated nearby.
2. If this access point interferes with the operation of an indoor wireless
stations for mobile device identification, change the operating frequency of the access point immediately or stop the signal transmission and
contact your dealer or our service department to discuss measures for
preventing signal interference (such as installing a partition).
3. If this access point interferes with the operation of a designated low-
power wireless station or causes any other problems, contact your dealer or our service department at the telephone number indicated below.
Service Department, ICOM AMERICA, INC.
INTRODUCTION
STANDARD PACKING LIST
q AP-3·········································································1 unit
w Main unit mounting hardware ··································1 set
e AC adapter (BC-123A) ·············································1 piece
r Ethernet cable··························································1 piece
* (For connecting to Ethernet port)
t Ferrite core (Be sure to install this item. (☞ p. 9)····1 piece
● Utility Software disks (for AP-3)·······························2 disks
● User registration card···············································1 piece
● Instruction manual
● Warranty sheets (for both AP-3 and SL-1100)
★SL-1100 or SL-1105 wireless LAN card is an option
CONTENTS
1. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS —————————————1-5
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FCC precautions····················································5
2. PANEL DESCRIPTION ——————————————6-9
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Front and rear panels ············································6
3. BEFORE CONNECTING CABLES ——————————9
3-1 Attaching the Ferrite Core ··········································9
3-2 Selecting an Installation Site ······································9
3-3 Inserting the Wireless LAN Card······························10
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Precautions··························································10
3-4 Mounting the AP-3 Unit·············································11
1. Attach the mounting fittings to the unit ·················11
2. Mount the AP-3 unit ·············································11
3-5 Connection Precautions············································13
4. CABLE CONNECTIONS ——————————————14
4-1 Connecting to a Computer········································14
4-2 Connecting to a HUB················································15
4-3 Other Connections····················································16
5. COMPUTER SETTINGS ——————————————17
5-1 Network Settings·······················································17
Å Check Ethernet card············································17
ı Check protoco······················································17
Ç Check TCP/IP settings·········································17
Ç-1 Windows 95 and 98 ·····································18
Ç-2 Windows NT 4.0 (WorkStation) ····················21
Ç-3 Windows 2000 (Professional)······················25
Ç-4 MAC OS·······················································32
5-2 Setting Tips·······························································33
5-3 Checking the Network Settings ································34
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Windows 95 and 98·············································34
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Windows NT 4.0 (Work Station) or
Windows 2000 (Professional)······························35
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Macintosh Operating System ·······························36
6. AP-3 SETTINGS —————————————————37
6-1 Before Getting Started··············································37
6-2 Preparing to Adjust the Settings
with a Cable Connection···········································37
Å Connections·························································37
ı Starting the AP-3 and computer···························37
6-3 Preparing to Adjust the Settings
with a Wireless Connection······································38
Å Connections·························································38
ı Setting terminal settings·······································38
ı-1 Network Mode··············································38
CONTENTS
ı-2 ESS ID ·························································39
ı-3 Checking the settings···································39
Ç Starting the AP-3 and computer···························41
6-4 Accessing the Setting Screen···································42
6-5 Testing the Operation················································43
7. WIRELESS FUNCTIONS ——————————————45
7-1 Wireless Access Point Function·······························45
7-2 Roaming Function·····················································46
8. SETTING SCREENS————————————————47
8-1 [Wireless LAN Settings] Screen ·······························47
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Wireless LAN settings ··········································47
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SL-1100 or SL-1105 advanced settings ···············47
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MAC address security settings····························50
8-2 [AP-3 Network Settings] Screen·······························51
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Routing mode setting···········································51
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AP-3 IP address settings ·····································51
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DHCP server settings ··········································52
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Static DHCP server settings ································54
8-3 [Routing Settings] Screen·········································55
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RIP setting ···························································55
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IP routing information···········································55
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Static routing settings···········································57
8-4 [AP-3 Management Settings] Screen·······················58
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Manager ID settings ·············································58
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SYSLOG settings·················································59
9. SAVING AND UPLOADING SETTING DATA —————60
9-1 [Save Settings] Screen·············································60
9-2 Saving Setting Data··················································61
9-3 Uploading Setting Data ·············································62
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Precautions regarding editing······························62
10. SETTING DATA INITIALIZATION ——————————63
Å Using the <INIT> button·······································63
ı Using the setting screen······································65
11. UPDATING THE FIRMWARE ————————————66
12. UTILITY SOFTWARE ———————————————67
12-1 About the Utility ·························································67
12-2 Installing the Utility····················································67
12-3 Using the Utility·························································68
Å Start up the AP-3 in
[Utility Use Data Update Mode] ··························68
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ı Connect the setting terminal (computer)··············68
Ç Start up the utility·················································68
Î Operate the utility ·················································69
Î-1 Initializing the setting data····························69
Î- 2 Updating the firmware ································70
13. SETTING SCREEN CONFIGURATION MAP —————72
14. REFERENCE INFORMATION ————————————73
14-1 Default Setting Values ··············································73
14-2 Function List ·····························································73
14-3 [ETHERNET] Port·····················································73
14-4 Basic Setting Example··············································74
14-5 Practical Setting Example·········································75
15. MAINTENANCE ——————————————————76
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Checking the connection with the AP-3 ···············76
16. AFTER SERVICE —————————————————77
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When the unit fails···············································77
17. SPECIFICATION —————————————————78
18. GLOSSARY ———————————————————78
CONTENTS
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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Be sure to read these precautions in order to use the wireless access point safely.
* These precautions are intended to ensure that the access point is operated safe-
ly and correctly. Follow these instructions to avoid property damage and prevent
personal injury to yourself (user) or others in the vicinity.
* Before reading the rest of this manual, read and understand the precautions list-
ed under “
RWarning” and “RCaution” below.
* After reading this manual, store it in a convenient place for future review.
■ Wireless Access Point
● Do not use any AC adapter other than
the one provided with this product.
Otherwise fire, electric shock, or equipment failure may result.
● Use only the specified parts and
accessories.
Otherwise fire, electric shock, or equipment failure may result.
● Do not connect the power supply to
any terminal other than the DC jack.
Otherwise fire, electric shock, or equipment failure may result.
● Do not modify, excessively bend,
twist, pull, or heat the connecting
cables.
Otherwise the cables may be damaged
and cause a fire, electric shock, or equipment failure.
● Do not place heavy objects on top of
the connecting cables or allow the
cables to be pinched.
Otherwise the cables may be damaged
and cause a fire, electric shock, or equipment failure.
● Install and use in a location where
children cannot reach the power cord
and cables.
Pulled cables could result in electric
shock or personal injury.
● This unit does not require adjustment.
Do not disassemble or modify the unit
or attempt to repair it yourself.
Otherwise fire, electric shock, or equip-
ment failure may result.
● Do not block the ventilation port.
Otherwise fire, electric shock, or equipment failure may result.
● Do not install in a location where the
unit can easily become wet (such as
adjacent to a humidifier).
Otherwise fire, electric shock, or equipment failure may result.
● Do not handle the unit with wet hands.
Otherwise electric shock may result.
● Be sure to ground the unit when
installing. Do not connect the grounding wire to a gas or water line.
Otherwise fire or electric shock may
result.
● Discontinue use immediately and
unplug the power cable from the AC
receptacle if the unit emits smoke, an
abnormal odor, or an abnormal noise
or if water enters the unit.
Otherwise fire, electric shock, or equipment failure may result.
Disconnect the plug of the AC adapter
and all other cables from the unit.
Confirm that the smoke, odor, or noise
stops and contact your dealer or the service staff at one of our sales offices.
Failure to observe the precautions listed here could
result in serious or fatal injury to the user or those
near the user.
RR
WARNING
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
1
2
● Do not install the unit outdoors.
Otherwise equipment failure may result.
● Do not place on a slanted or unstable
surface.
Otherwise the unit may tilt over or fall,
resulting in personal injury or equipment
failure.
● Avoid installing in humid, dusty, or
poorly ventilated locations.
Otherwise equipment failure may result.
● Do not use in locations exposed to
direct sunlight, close to heating or
cooling ducts, or otherwise subject to
severe fluctuations in temperature.
Otherwise the unit may become
deformed or discolored. Also, fire or
equipment failure may result.
● Be sure to connect the cables correct-
ly as explained in this manual. Do not
use any other connection arrangement.
Otherwise equipment failure may result.
● Avoid locations exposed to strong
magnetic fields or static electricity and
locations exposed to temperatures or
humidity levels that exceed the specifications listed in the manual.
Otherwise equipment failure may result.
● Do not use close to radios or televi-
sions.
Otherwise signal interference may occur.
● Do not drop or the unit or otherwise
subject it to strong physical shock.
Otherwise personal injury or equipment
failure may result.
● Do not stand, sit, or place heavy
objects on the unit. Do not pinch the
unit.
Otherwise the unit may be damaged.
● When thunder and/or lightning occur
nearby, disconnect the AC adapter
from the wall socket and do not use
the unit. Also, discontinue such work
as connecting cables, disconnecting
cables, installation, or maintenance.
Otherwise fire or electric shock may
result.
● Do not use in locations where conden-
sation is likely to occur. Avoid hastily
moving the unit to a location where
the humidity level is very different
because condensation may occur.
Otherwise the unit may become
deformed or discolored. Also, fire or
equipment failure may result.
If condensation occurs, dry the unit or
allow the unit to remain in the same environment until it is completely dry before
using.
● Disconnect the AC adapter from the
unit when the unit will not be used for
a long time.
Otherwise the unit may become hot and
fire or equipment failure may result.
● Do not clean with paint thinner or ben-
zene.
Otherwise the case material may
degrade or the paint may peel. Clean with
a soft cloth. When particularly dirty,
dampen the cloth slightly with a neutral
cleaning agent that has been diluted with
water.
Failure to observe the precautions listed here could
result in personal injury or property damage.
RCAUTION
● Do not touch the LAN card with wet
hands while it is in use.
Otherwise electric shock may result.
● Turn off the power to the wireless
access point before inserting or
removing the LAN card.
Otherwise fire, electric shock, or equipment failure may result.
● Keep the LAN card out of the reach of
children when inserting, removing, or
storing the LAN card.
Otherwise personal injury or electric
shock may result.
● Do not disassemble or modify the LAN
card or attempt to repair it yourself.
Otherwise fire, electric shock, or equipment failure may result.
● Do not allow the LAN card to become
wet.
Otherwise fire, electric shock, or equipment failure may result.
● Do not insert wire or other metal parts
into the connector portion of the LAN
card.
Otherwise fire, electric shock, or equipment failure may result.
Failure to observe the precautions listed here could
result in serious or fatal injury to the user or those
near the user.
RWARNING
● Be sure the correct side of the LAN
card is facing upward when inserting
the card into the PCMCIA slot.
Equipment failure may result if the card is
inserted incorrectly.
● Do not stand, sit, or place heavy
objects on the LAN card. Do not pinch
the LAN card.
Otherwise the LAN card may be damaged.
● Do not drop, apply severe physical
shock to, or twist the LAN card.
Otherwise personal injury may result or
the LAN card may be damaged.
● Do not place the LAN card in humid,
dusty, or poorly ventilated locations.
Otherwise fire, electric shock, or equipment failure may result.
● Do not use near televisions or radios.
The LAN card may disrupt the signal
reception of such devices and such
devices may disrupt the signal reception
of the LAN card.
● Do not remove the LAN card from the
card slot while the wireless access
point is running.
Otherwise equipment failure may result
and data may be lost or damaged.
● Avoid locations exposed to strong
magnetic fields or static electricity and
locations exposed to temperatures or
humidity levels that exceed the specifications listed in the manual. Also, do
not use in locations where condensation is likely to occur.
Otherwise equipment failure may result.
● Do not use paint thinner or benzene to
clean the LAN card.
Otherwise the case material may
degrade and the paint may peel. Use a
soft cloth to clean the LAN card. If particularly dirty, dampen the cloth slightly with
a neutral cleaning agent that has been
diluted with water.
Failure to observe the precautions listed here could
result in personal injury or property damage.
RCAUTION
■ Wireless LAN card
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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General Precautions
●The unit may malfunction if the connecting cables become disconnected or the connection
is unstable while the unit is in operation. Be sure all connectors are securely fastened and
do not touch them while the unit is in operation.
●Observe the instructions provided in the manuals included with the computer and other
peripheral devices.
●This device may cause signal interference when used in a domestic setting. When interference occurs, move this unit as far as possible away from the affected device.
●The disks entitled “Utility Software” (utility for updating the firmware) is specifically intended for this unit. Do not use the disks with any other device.
●ICOM Inc. assumes no responsibility whatsoever for any trouble resulting from using the
data files originally provided with this unit or the firmware update data files provided on our
web site in a device other than this unit, or modifying or disassembling this unit. Nor does
ICOM Inc. assume any responsibility whatsoever for any damages or lost profits resulting
from opportunities for voice or signal communications being lost because of the failure,
malfunction, poor condition, damage, or data loss of this unit or because of such external
causes as power failure. ICOM also dismisses all responsibility for demands made by a
third party.
●All copyrights associated with this manual and all intellectual property rights associated
with the hardware and software of this product are held by ICOM Inc.
●Unauthorized reproduction or transmission of this manual, or any part hereof, is prohibited.
●The content of this manual, the hardware and software associated with this product, and
the appearance of this product are all subject to change without notice.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
1
4
● Do not use with an AC supply voltage
other than 120V
Otherwise fire, electric shock, or equipment failure may result.
● Do not use with any device other than
the AP-3.
Otherwise fire, electric shock, or equipment failure may result.
● Do not modify, excessively bend,
twist, pull, or heat the AC power cord.
Otherwise the cord may be damaged and
cause a fire, electric shock, or equipment
failure.
● Do not place heavy objects on top of
the AC power cord or allow the cord to
be pinched.
Otherwise the cord may be damaged and
cause a fire, electric shock, or equipment
failure.
● Hold the plug portion when plugging
in and unplugging the AC power cord.
Do not yank the cord.
Otherwise fire, electric shock, or equipment failure may result.
● Do not handle the AC power plug or
other devices with wet hands.
Otherwise electric shock may result.
● Do not use the AC adapter if the AC
power cord is damaged or the plug
does not fit securely into the receptacle.
Otherwise fire, electric shock, equipment
failure, or data loss may result.
Consult with your dealer or the service
staff at one of our sales offices regarding
how to handle the problem or obtain a
new AC adapter.
Failure to observe the precautions listed here could
result in serious or fatal injury to the user or those
near the user.
RWARNING
■ AC adapter
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FCC PRECAUTIONS
AP-3
Tested to comply with
FCC standards
FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
General Precautions
• Be sure to create a backup for the ACCESS POINT utilities disk and use this for normal
operation.
• Refer to the operating instructions accompanying the computer and other peripherals used
in conjunction with the AP-3 regarding the proper operation of those items.
• When installing software or otherwise making changes to the environment of your comput-
er, be sure to create a backup for all critical data stored in your computer. Doing so will hold
the resulting damage to a minimum if something goes wrong.
• Icom will not be held responsible for lost or damaged data under any circumstances.
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to
radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in
a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user
is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Warning: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Icom could void the
user’s authority to operate the equipment.
The antenna(s) used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. End-users and installers must be provided with antenna installation instructions and transmitter operating conditions for satisfying RF exposure compliance.
PANEL DESCRIPTION
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■ Front and rear panels
■ Front panel
■ Rear panel
wireless LAN
LAN
LAN
POWER
DC
WIRELESS LAN CARD
ETHERNET
HUB PC
RESETINIT
MODE
This lamp illuminates when the power to the AP-3 unit is
on.
This lamp flashes slowly when the unit is in [Initialize
mode] (☞ p. 63) and rapidly when the unit is in [Update
Mode] (☞ p.68).
q [POWER] lamp·········
This lamp illuminates when the wired LAN (Ethernet) connection is normal.
This lamp flashes when the AP-3 unit is communicating
with a wired LAN or wireless LAN.
This lamp goes out if the [ETHERNET] port on the rear
panel can not recognize the LAN connection. In this case,
check the connection of the Ethernet cable and the setting of the [HUB/PC] switch. (☞ p. 8, 14, 15)
w [LAN] lamp···············
This lamp illuminates when the wireless connection to the
AP-3 unit is normal.
This lamp goes out if a wireless communication abnormality occurs. The lamp will also go out if all wireless terminals are inactive for more than one or two minutes or
move out of the wireless communication area for more
than one or two minutes.
If this lamp does not illuminate, check such items as the
IP address of the wireless terminal, the [Network Mode]
and [ESS ID] (☞ p. 38) of the wireless LAN card installed
in the wireless terminal, and the [MAC Address Security]
settings (if used).
* This lamp cannot be used to determine whether or not
the LAN card is installed into the PCMCIA slot.
e lamp····
PANEL DESCRIPTION
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Connect the AC adapter (BC-123A) to this jack. Be sure
the ferrite core (☞ p. 9) is attached to the AC adapter
cord.
r DC jack·····················
Connect a grounding wire to this terminal.
Use a commercially available grounding wire.
t Ground terminal ······
This button is used to put the AP-3 unit into [Utility Use
Data Update Mode], which is the mode used for using the
Utility to update the firmware or initialize the setting data.
* See “12 Utility Software” (☞ p. 67) for instructions
regarding how to operate the Utility.
y [MODE] button·········
This button is used to put the AP-3 unit into [Setting
Initialization Mode], which is a mode used for initializing
the setting data to the original factory settings.
* See “10 Setting Data Initialization” (☞ p. 63) for instruc-
tions regarding how to use [Setting Initialization Mode]
mode.
u [INIT] button·············
This button is used to restart the AP-3 unit (i.e. initialize
its hardware).
* The result is the same as turning off the power and turn-
ing it back on.
i [RESET] button········
This is an RJ-45 type Ethernet port.
Connect a computer or a hub to the AP-3 unit using the
provided Ethernet cable (straight cable).
* This port can also be used for 100BASE-TX (high-
speed wired LAN) communications.
* Use a Class 5 cable (such as the provided Ethernet
cable) or higher level cable when conducting 100BASETX communications. Avoid lower grade cables.
If a lower grade of cable is used, the grade of the entire
network will be pulled down to the same level.
* If the [LAN] lamp does not illuminate when the power is
on and the AP-3 unit is connected to the wired LAN,
change the setting of the [HUB/PC] switch (☞ p. 8).
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o [ETHERNET] port·····
PANEL DESCRIPTION
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■ Front and rear panels (continued)
This switch is used to switch the polarity of the [ETHERNET] port.
The switch has the following two positions based on differences in Ethernet cable type and the hub port being
used.
[PC]: This position sets the [ETHERNET] port to cross-
over mode (symbol: ✕).
Use this setting when an Ethernet cable (straight
cable) is used to connect the AP-3 unit to the
straight port (symbol: =) of a hub or the port (symbol: =) on the Ethernet card side of a computer.
(☞ p. 14)
[HUB]: This position sets the [ETHERNET] port to
straight mode (symbol: =).
Use this setting when an Ethernet cable (straight
connection) is used to connect the AP-3 unit to the
cross-over port (symbol: ✕) of a hub. (☞ p. 15)
!0 [HUB/PC] switch······
This is a slot for inserting an ICOM wireless LAN card.
(☞p. 10)
* Turn of the power to the AP-3 unit before inserting or
removing the LAN card.
* This slot is compatible with any ICOM wireless LAN
card. (as of May 2000).
* When the SL-1100 LAN card is used with the AP-3 unit,
use the same model of LAN card with the client as well.
!1 PCMCIA slot·············
BEFORE CONNECTING CABLES
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3-1 Attaching the
Ferrite Core
Before using the AC adapter, attach the provided ferrite core to the cord in the position shown below.
Otherwise the AC adapter may cause signal interference.
3-2 Selecting an
Installation
Site
The installation site for the wireless access point
must be selected carefully in order to avoid signal
interference and reductions in transmission speed
and range.
Observe the following guidelines when selecting the
location.
● Select a location with as clear a line of sight as possible (i.e., as high as possible).
● Select a stable, level surface that is free of vibrations
and the danger of the unit falling.
● Also observe the following:
• Do not place objects on top of the unit or stack units
on top of one another.
• Radio signals will pass through walls and glass but
not through metal. Concrete walls may be reinforced
with steel or other metal material that will block the
signal.
• The transmission range is widest in an open space.
However, the signal may be reflected from the large
metal walls in such a location as a warehouse.
• Floors generally have steel girders and are installed
with metal fire protection material. Consequently,
communication between different floors is often not
possible.
• Do not install in a location exposed to intense radio
waves (such as near a wireless station) or intense
electromagnetic radiation (such as near a radio transmission tower).
Connect the ferrite core close to
the DC plug. Wrap the cord once
around the ferrite core and close
the ferrite cord until it locks with a
clicking sound.
*Supplied AC adapter may
differ depends on version.
[NOTE]
The transmission range
varies somewhat depending
on the installation location.
Use the line-of-sight distances indicated below as
guidelines when using an
SL-1100 or SL-1105 wireless
LAN card.
Indoors : approx. 50 m
Outdoors : approx. 150 m
When transmission speed is
11 Mbps
Indoors : approx. 30 m
Outdoors : approx. 70 m
BEFORE CONNECTING CABLES
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3-3 Inserting the Wireless LAN Card
T urn off the power to AP-3 unit and insert the wireless
LAN card as shown in the figure. To remove the card,
turn off the power and pull the card out.
■ Precautions ●Be sure to turn the AP-3 unit off before inserting or
removing the LAN card. Equipment failure may result if
the power is left on.
●There is no need to install special drivers into the AP-3
unit for the wireless LAN card.
●Use only the specified ICOM wireless LAN card.
Otherwise equipment failure may result.
Insert the ICOM
wireless LAN card
into the PCMCIA
slot.
BEFORE CONNECTING CABLES
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3-4 Mounting the AP-3 Unit
To mount the AP-3 unit to a wall or shelf, refer to the
figure below and use the provided metal fittings.
2. Mount the AP-3 unit. [Mounting to a shelf]
When there is the possibility that people will come into
contact with the cables and power cord, secure the AP-3
with the mounting fittings as shown in the figure to prevent the unit from falling.
1. Attach the mounting
fittings to the unit.
Special machine
screws (4) (included)
Mounting fittings
(included)
Wireless LAN card
AP-3 (bottom)
Tapping screws (2)
(included)
Mounting fitting
(included)
Mounting fitting
(included)
Shelf
AP-3 (top)
BEFORE CONNECTING CABLES
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3-4 Mounting the AP-3 Unit (continued)
2. Mount the AP-3 unit. (continued)
[Mounting horizontally to a wall]
[Mounting to vertically to a wall]
Wall
Mounting fittings (2)
(included)
Tapping screws (2)
(included)
Wireless LAN card
AP-3 (top)
Tapping screws (2) (included)
Wall
Mounting fittings (2)
(included)
Wireless LAN card
AP-3 (top)
BEFORE CONNECTING CABLES
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3-5 Connection Precautions
●Use the [ETHERNET] port to connect the AP-3 unit to
the hub or computer.
When connecting the [ETHERNET] port to a computer
using a straight Ethernet cable, set the [HUB/PC]
switch to “PC.” (☞ pp. 8 and 16)
●Computers connected to the [ETHERNET] port or the
hub will require an Ethernet card (board).
●Be sure to turn the AP-3 power off before inserting or
removing the LAN card.
●Do not connect the AP-3 to a working network using the
original factory settings.
Also, turn off all computers except the one being used
to change the settings when adjusting the settings
while the AP-3 is connected via a cable or wireless connection to computers in a network.
Otherwise IP address conflicts or other network problems may occur.
●ICOM wireless LAN cards do not support Macintosh.
●This unit cannot communicate with any wireless LAN
card other than the specified ICOM wireless LAN card.
●Hold the connector when connecting and disconnecting
the Ethernet cable.
CABLE CONNECTIONS
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4-1 Connecting to a Computer
* The following models of ICOM wireless LAN card can be used: SL1100 or SL-1 105.
*1. The provided Ethernet cable is a straight-through cable.
*2. Turn the power off before changing the position of the [HUB/PC] switch.
Set the switch to “HUB” when using a cross-over cable to connect to the
Ethernet card of a computer.
*3. ICOM wireless LAN cards do not support Macintosh.
Wireless LAN card
Wireless LAN card
DC
WIRELESS LAN CARD
ETHERNET
HUBPC
RESETINIT
MODE
HUB/PC
Computer
See “3-3 Inserting
the Wireless LAN
Card” (☞ p. 10)
regarding how to
insert the LAN
card.
Insert into the card slot.
Ethernet cable
(included)
*2
*3
*1
<Wireless LAN card settings>
When connecting the AP-3 to the Ethernet
card of a computer using the provided
Ethernet cable (straight cable), set the
[HUB/PC] switch to “PC” as shown below.
• Set the ESS ID of the wireless
LAN card inserted into the AP-3
to the same value as the ESS ID
of the wireless LAN card inserted
into the computer. (☞ p. 47)
• Check the [Network Mode] setting
of the card inserted into the
computer. (☞ p. 38)
Make sure the [ESS ID] setting is
the same as that of the card
inserted into the AP-3. (☞ p. 39)
CABLE CONNECTIONS
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4-2 Connecting to a HUB
*1. The provided Ethernet cable is a straight-through cable.
*2. Turn the power off before changing the position of the [HUB/PC] switch.
Set the switch to “PC” when using a cross-over cable to connect to the crossover port of a hub.
*3. Use straight Ethernet cable to connect computers to the cross-over port of the
hub.
DC
WIRELESS LAN CARD
ETHERNET
HUB PC
RESETINIT
MODE
HUB/PC
Computer
Computer
HUB
Ethernet cable
(straight cable)
*2
*3
Ethernet cables
(included)
*1
Cross-over port of hub
When connecting the AP-3 to the cross-over port of a
hub using the provided Ethernet cable (straight cable),
set the [HUB/PC] switch to “HUB” as shown below.
CABLE CONNECTIONS
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4-3 Other Connections
*1 Use a commercially available ground wire to connect to the grounding terminal.
*2 Be sure to attach the ferrite core (☞ p. 9) to the cord before connecting the AC
adapter.
DC
WIRELESS LAN CARD
ETHERNET
HUB PC
RESETINIT
MODE
Ferrite core
(included)
Ground
BC-123A AC adapter
(included)
AC outlet
*1
*2
COMPUTER SETTINGS
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5-1 Network Settings
When adjusting the settings of the AP-3 unit (☞p. 37),
it is better to connect the computer to the AP-3 unit
with a cable. This chapter is written under the
assumption of a cable connection between the computer and the AP-3 unit.
Before connecting the computer to the AP-3 unit,
adjust the protocol (TCP/IP) settings of the computer.
• Proceed to Chapter 6 (☞ p. 37) for instructions regarding how to connect a computer that is already being
used in the LAN and use it to adjust the settings of the
AP-3. In such a case, delete all the currently allocated
IP addresses and the default gateway.
• When using a computer that has never been used in a
LAN environment, check the items listed below.
Å Check Ethernet card
Make sure the computer to be used is installed with an
Ethernet card (Ethernet board) and the provided AP-3 driver is installed on the Ethernet card.
See the instruction manual provided with the Ethernet
card regarding how to install the driver (if necessary).
ı Check protocol
Make sure TCP/IP is installed in all of the computers.
If installation is required, refer to the Help screen of the
operating system or the instruction manual provided with
the Ethernet card.
Ç Check TCP/IP
settings
Windows 95 and 98, Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000,
and Open Transport of the Mac OS all support DHCP
client.
* If the computer does not support DHCP client, set the
following four items manually.
• Local IP address • Subnet mask
• Gateway address • DNS server address
[About wireless LAN settings]
See the instruction manual provided with the ICOM wireless LAN card for instructions regarding how to set
the protocol (TCP/IP) settings of the computer (Windows) into which the wireless LAN card will be inserted and used for the wireless connection with the AP-3.
COMPUTER SETTINGS
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5-1 Network Settings (continued)
Ç-1 Windows 95
and 98
When using Windows 95 or 98, adjust the TCP/IP settings according to the following procedure:
1. Start up the computer.
2. Click <Start> and select [Control Panel] from the
[Settings] menu. Then click the [Network] icon. The
screen shown below is displayed.
• Follow the instructions (1 and 2) indicated on the
screen shot below.
You will make the following settings during the
procedure to the right:
• IP Address
Setting: “Obtain an IP
address automatically”
• WINS Configuration
Setting: “Disable WINS
Resolution”
• Gateway
Setting: leave blank
• DNS Configuration
Setting: “Disable DNS”
[NOTE]
When the network settings
are changed, the previous
setting values will be erased.
w Click <Properties>.
qClick the TCP/IP icon for the
Ethernet card (☞ *1)
*1. If there are multiple TCP/IP icons q, select the one
with the corresponding adapter name.
If only one adapter is installed, simply click “TCP/IP.”
*2. If a TCP/IP icon is not included in the list of installed
components, refer to the Help screen of the operating
system or the instruction manual provided with the
Ethernet card for instructions regarding how to install
the TCP/IP protocol.
COMPUTER SETTINGS
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3. Select “Obtain an IP address automatically.”
Click
4. Click the [WINS Configuration] tab and select “Disable
WINS Resolution.”
Click
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