Intel WSAP5000 - PRO/Wireless 5000 LAN Access Point, WDAP5000, WSAP2000, WCB5000, WPCI5000 Quick Installation Manual

Intel® PRO/Wireless 5000 LAN Products
Quick Installation Guide
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Table of Contents
Installing the Access Point ..........................5
Installing the CardBus Adapter .................14
Installing the PCI Adapter ..........................18
Customer Support ......................................20
Intel® PRO/Wireless 5000 LAN Products
User Documentation
In addition to this Quick Installation Guide, Intel provides additional documentation for PRO/Wireless 5000 LAN products on the Intel CD-ROM in HTML format. This documentation is viewable with Microsoft Internet Explorer version 4.0 or later or Netscape Navigator version 4.0 or later.
To access the online documentation, insert the Intel CD-ROM and wait for the Intel® PRO Network Connections menu screen to display. On the menu screen, click View User Guides. On the Intel® Network Products User Information screen, click PRO/Wireless 5000 LAN Adapter or PRO/Wireless 5000 Access Point to display the user guide for each product. If the PRO Network Connections menu screen does not display, run the program
autorun.exe from the Intel CD-ROM.
Products Covered in This Guide
Installation information is provided in this Quick Installation Guide for the following Intel® PRO/Wireless LAN products:
PRO/Wireless LAN Access Points
Model WDAP5000 - dual-function access point supporting both 802.11a
and 802.11b wireless networks
Model WSAP5000 - single-function access point supporting 802.11a
wireless networks; upgradeable to dual function with the addition of
802.11b hardware
Model WSAP2000 - single-function access point supporting 802.11b
wireless networks; upgradeable to dual function with the addition of
802.11a hardware
PRO/Wireless 5000 LAN CardBus Adapter
Model WCB5000 - 802.11a CardBus PC Card client adapter
PRO/Wireless 5000 LAN PCI Adapter
Model WPCI5000 - 802.11a PCI client adapter
Installing the Access Point
Package Contents
Intel® PRO/Wireless LAN Access Point (model WDAP5000, WSAP5000, or WSAP2000)
Mounting hardware
Power supply and power cord
CD-ROM containing software and online documentation
Quick Installation Guide (this manual)
Installation Options and Requirements
(Recommended) To set up and configure the access point, use a wired client workstation connected to the access point directly or connected to the wired LAN to which the access point is connected. Initial setup and configuration must be done over a wired connection, but subsequent changes can be made over a wireless connection.
(Optional) Use DHCP server support for automatic assignment of an IP address to the access point over the wired network. You can configure the access point to use DHCP to get its IP address. See Use DHCP to Obtain Network Addresses.
Connect and Power Up the Access Point
Connect the Access Point to the Wired Network
Plug an RJ-45 Category 5 Ethernet cable into the RJ-45 connector on the access point and into a 10/100 Ethernet wall connector or hub.
Connect the Access Point to a Source of AC Power
Plug the power adapter into a wall outlet.
Plug the power adapter cable into the socket on the bottom of the
access point.
Check the LED Indicators
Once the access point is connected to a wired network and powered on, check the LEDs to verify that the unit is functioning correctly. If the access point fails to initialize, restart by disconnecting and reconnecting power.
The Intel® PRO/Wireless 5000 LAN Access Point can be mounted "right side up" on a desk or table or "upside down" on a wall or ceiling. The LED table that follows is based on an “upside down” wall- or ceiling-mounted configuration in which the "Ready" LED will be the topmost LED and "Wired link" will be the bottom LED.
The "Ready" LED should be lit.
If the access point is connected to a LAN through an Ethernet cable, the "Wired link" LED should be lit (green for 10 Mbps, orange for 100 Mbps) and the "Wired network activity" LED should be blinking.
If the access point is communicating with a wireless adapter, the "Wireless radio activity" LED should be flashing steadily. The Wireless radio activity LED blinks faster when the access point is sending or receiving information from a wireless adapter.
Note that there are separate sets of LEDs for "Wireless radio activity" and "Wireless radio association" for 802.11a and 802.11b networks. The description indicates which models use which set or sets.
Viewed on a wall- or ceiling-mounted access point, the LED indicators have the following locations and functions.
Ready
Wireless radio activity (802.11a)
Wireless radio association (802.11a) Wireless radio activity (802.11b)
Wireless radio association (802.11b) Wired network activity Wired link
Green. This indicator will stay illuminated after the access point has completed the initialization sequence. The Ready light flashes quickly 3 times during a reset to factory default settings. Yellow flashes steadily if no client adapter is associated to the access point, and more rapidly when transferring data. Applies to models WSAP5000 and WDAP5000. Green will be ON if a client adapter is associated to the access point and OFF if not. Applies to models WSAP5000 and WDAP5000. Yellow flashes steadily if no client adapter is associated to the access point, and more rapidly when transferring data. Applies to models WSAP2000 and WDAP5000. Green will be ON if a client adapter is associated to the access point and OFF if not. Applies to models WSAP2000 and WDAP5000. Yellow blinking shows activity.
Green for 10 Mbps wired network speed and orange for 100 Mbps.
Configure the Access Point for the First Time
1. Set up a portable or desktop computer as a configuration workstation from which to view the browser-based Configuration Management System used to configure the access point.
2. Connect the configuration workstation to the access point either directly (using a crossover RJ-45 cable) or through a hub or switch (using a standard RJ-45 cable).
3. The configuration workstation must be running Microsoft Windows* XP, 2000, Me, or 98, and one of the following web browsers: Microsoft Internet Explorer version 5.50 or Netscape Navigator version 4.78 or
5.x.
4. Set up the configuration workstation initially with an IP address
compatible with the default IP address and default subnet of the access point. For example, based on the access point default IP address 192.0.2.1 and default subnet 255.255.0.0, the client workstation could be set to 192.0.2.2, 192.0.2.3, or a similar address not in use by another device.
5. Once the workstation has been configured as just described, type the default access point IP address as a URL in the browser address field: http://192.0.2.1. The Access Point Configuration Management System web interface displays.
6. Click the Express Setup button, then type a user name and a password. The default for both is: Intel. The password is case-sensitive: capital "I," lower case "ntel."
7. Use Express Setup to configure the access point with a new IP address, subnet, and other settings suitable for the network to which it will be permanently connected.
8. Click Apply first, then click Restart AP. After the access point has restarted, connect it to the required network.
9. Once the access point has been configured and connected to its home network, the configuration interface can be viewed from any workstation on the same network segment or subnet. Open a compatible browser and type the actual IP address of the access point as a URL in the address field.
To view configuration, function or option changes on the browser
pages, turn off the browser's caching function as described below:
For Netscape, from the menu bar select Edit, Properties, Advanced, Cache, the select Document in cache is compared to document on network: Every time.
For Internet Explorer, from the menu bar select View, Internet Options, Temporary Internet files, Settings, then select Check for newer versions of stored pages: Every visit to the page.
Settings for First Time Configuration (Express Setup)
For complete coverage of access point settings see the access point Help file, which can be viewed from the online user guide on the Intel CD-ROM.
Setting
Access Point Name
Default IP Address
Default Subnet Mask
Default Gateway
DHCP
Help URL
SSID 11A or SSID11B
Description
User-defined name for the access point. Any combination of letters and numbers from 1 to 32 characters. Default is the model number of the access point.
The default IP address is 192.0.2.1. An IP address is not dynamically assigned to the access point under its default configuration. Use the default address initially, then change it to a valid address for the network to which the access point will be connected. For dynamic address assignment, see the section Use DHCP to Obtain Network Addresses.
The default Subnet Mask is 255.255.0.0 if DHCP usage is Disabled or DHCP service is not available. Change this to a valid subnet mask for the network to which the access point will be connected.
No default gateway is assigned. Use a valid gateway address for the network to which the access point will be connected. If no valid gateway is defined on your network, use the default gateway 0.0.0.0. For gateway assignment via DHCP, see Use DHCP to Obtain Network Addresses.
The Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) dynamically assigns IP addresses on a network with a DHCP server. DHCP default setting for the PRO/Wireless 5000 LAN Access Point is Disabled. To change this to Enabled and install the access point on a network using DHCP support, see Use DHCP to Obtain Network Addresses.
User-assigned path to the Help file accessible by clicking the Help button in the access point Configuration Management System. See the online user guide for Help file installation instructions.
Service Set Identifier (also called Network Name, Network ID, ESSID) identifies the network to which the access point is connected. All access points and client workstations on the same wireless LAN must have the same SSID, which can be any combination of letters and numbers up to 32 characters. Default for Intel PRO/Wireless LAN 802.11a and 802.11b devices is "101." The default SSID is intended only for preliminary setups and connections and should be changed to a descriptive name for your wireless LAN network.
Configure Authentication and Security Features (Optional)
Authentication and encryption features are available on the access point for security purposes. It is recommended that users enable and configure the features appropriate for the protection of data on their networks. For information on how to configure these features, view the online user guide and the AP Help file contained on the Intel CD-ROM.
Use DHCP to Obtain Network Addresses (Optional)
The Intel PRO/Wireless 5000 LAN Access Point can be configured to use DHCP to get its IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway:
1. Access the Express Setup page in the browser-based Configuration Management System as described in Steps 1-6 under Configure the Access Point for the First Time.
2. Change the DHCP setting from Disabled to Enabled on the Express Setup page or the Configuration page. Save the new settings by clicking Apply, then click Restart AP. After the restart, connect the access point to the network to which it will be permanently connected.
3. The next time the access point is restarted after DHCP has been enabled, it will attempt to get its IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway from the DHCP server. If no server is available, the access point will use the Default IP Address and Default Subnet Mask settings.
4. When the access point used DHCP to obtain its IP address, you will have to determine the IP address before you can access the configuration pages. There are several strategies you can use for this, based on the MAC address assigned to the access point:
Before connecting the "DHCP Enabled" access point to a DHCP
network, ask your network administrator to reserve an IP address, based on the MAC address for the access point, in the DHCP "lease table." This will allow the DHCP server to recognize the access point when it is connected to the network and assign it a known IP address based on the MAC address.
You can also connect a "DHCP Enabled" access point to a DHCP
network immediately, without reserving the MAC address before connection. In this case an address will be assigned automatically, but you will have to request the address from your network administrator, who will obtain it from the DHCP "lease table."
You can also use the Intel Access Point Administration Tool AP
Discovery to find the access point and display its IP address. See the online user guide for details.
Restore Factory Defaults
The access point has a Reset button that can be used to perform a hardware reset or to restore the access point's factory default settings to start a clean configuration or as a troubleshooting measure.
The Reset button is located in a pinhole on the bottom of the access point. Insert the end of an unbent paper clip into the hole and apply pressure as follows:
Press and release the Reset button quickly to perform a hardware reset.
Press and hold the Reset button until the “Ready” LED flashes quickly 3
times. This will restore all access point parameters to factory default settings, including default user name, password, and IP address.
Access Point Factory Default Settings
Access point name IP address Subnet mask Default gateway User Password SSID 11A WEP 11A SSID 11B WEP 11B
WSAP5000 (or the model number of your access point)
192.0.2.1
255.255.0.0 None Intel (case sensitive) Intel (case sensitive) 101 Disabled 101 Disabled
Set Up a Wireless LAN
For detailed information on site survey, setup, positioning, and testing of access points on your wireless LAN, see the online user guides on the Intel CD-ROM.
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Mount the Access Point
Position each access point using the following guidelines and illustrations. For best throughput and range, install the access point as high as practical.
Desktop or Table Top Location
Set the access point on a flat surface such as a table or desk. If the access point is positioned on a desk or table, the antenna should be on top (as shown above).
Wall or Ceiling Mounted Location
To install the mounting bracket on a hollow wall or ceiling, use the bracket to position and drill holes for the toggle screws supplied, using a 3/8-inch drill bit. Insert the bolt through the holes in the bracket, then screw on the toggle piece. Insert bolt and toggle through the hole. The toggle will open on the other side of the hole. Turn the bolt until the bracket is secure.
Install Mounting Bracket on Wall Install Mounting Bracket on Ceiling
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Attach Access Point to Bracket
If the access point is to be attached to a ceiling or to a wall near the ceiling, it should be positioned with the antenna on the bottom (as shown in the illustrations that follow).
If the access point is mounted at a lower point on the wall, it should be positioned with the antenna on the top (see the illustration for Desk or Table Top location; the access point is designed so that it can be attached to the mounting bracket tabs in either orientation).
Be sure the holes in the access point hook correctly over the mounting bracket tabs and click into place before releasing the access point.
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Connect Wall or Ceiling Mounted Access Point to Network and AC Power
The illustration below shows a typical placement of power and network cables. Refer to the heading Connect and Power Up the Access Point for detailed instructions.
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Installing the CardBus Adapter
Package Contents
Intel® PRO/Wireless 5000 LAN CardBus Adapter (model WCB5000)
CD-ROM containing software and user documentation
Quick Installation Guide (this manual)
Hardware Installation
1. Turn on power to the computer and wait for Windows* to load. Windows XP, 2000, Me, or 98SE is required.
2. Insert the CardBus Adapter into the CardBus PC Card slot on your computer, then proceed to Step 3 to install drivers and software under the Windows operating system.
Windows* Installation
3. Windows will detect the adapter. Follow the procedures below for your version of Windows, then continue with Step 4:
Windows XP
Before proceeding, make sure that you are operating Windows XP
with administrative rights. If you log in to Windows XP without administrative rights, you may run into problems during the installation.
The Intel® PROSet II utility or Windows XP can be used to
configure wireless network settings. The instructions below include steps for installing the PROSet II utility and for turning off the Windows XP configuration feature. For information on the Windows XP feature, see your Windows XP documentation.
The Found New Hardware Wizard dialog displays. Verify that
Install the software automatically (Recommended) is checked.
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Insert the Intel CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. The New Hardware Found Wizard searches for the correct driver files and
copies them to your hard drive. If the Intel® PRO Network Connections menu screen appears, leave it open.
If a Windows Logo testing dialog appears, click Continue Anyway.
When the My WLAN Places screen appears, click Next. You will
return to this configuration screen later to configure wireless settings.
On the Found New Hardware Wizard screen, click Finish.
• Click Start, Settings, and Control Panel.
Double-click Network Connections.
In the LAN or High-Speed Internet window right-click the Wireless
Network Connection and select Properties.
Select the Wireless Network tab.
Click to clear the check box Use Windows to configure my
wireless network settings, then click OK on the Wireless Network tab. Do not click any other tabs.
In the LAN or High-Speed Internet window right-click the Wireless Network Connection and select Properties.
Select the General tab and click Configure.
Select the My WLAN Places tab.
o click OK to install using the default profile or o click New to set up a profile using configuration information
obtained from your network administrator. Type a configuration name and the SSID for your wireless network. Set up security and other parameters if required. Consult your network administrator. Click OK to close the dialog. Click OK to finish setting up the profile. Close the LAN or High Speed Internet window.
Proceed to Step 4.
Windows 2000
You must be logged on as an administrator or member of the
administrator’s group to install a new device under Windows 2000.
The Found New Hardware Wizard dialog displays. Click Next. The Install Hardware Device Drivers dialog displays.
Insert the Intel CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. If the Intel® PRO Network Connections menu screen appears, leave it open.
On the Install Hardware Device Drivers screen verify that Search for a suitable driver for my device (recommended) is selected, then click Next.
The Locate Driver Files dialog appears. Select Specify a location, select CD-ROM and click Next.
The Adapter Properties screen displays. On the Settings tab:
o click OK to install using a default profile or
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click Configure to set up a profile using configuration information obtained from your network administrator. On the My WLAN Places dialog, click the New button to create a new profile. Type a configuration name and the SSID for your wireless network. Set up security and other parameters if required. Consult your network administrator. Click OK to close the dialog. Click OK to finish setting up the profile, then click Close.
On the Found New Hardware Wizard screen, click Finish. Proceed to Step 4.
Windows Me
The Add New Hardware Wizard dialog displays. DO NOT click Next yet. Verify that Automatic search for a better driver (Recommended) is checked.
Insert the Intel CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. Windows installs the driver from the CD-ROM. If the Intel® PRO Network Connections menu appears, leave it open.
On the New Hardware Wizard screen, select Search for the best driver for you device (Recommended), and click Next, then select CD-ROM drive and click Next.
The Adapter Properties screen displays. On the Settings tab:
o click OK to install using a default profile or o click Configure to set up a profile using configuration
information obtained from your network administrator. On the My WLAN Places dialog, click the New button to create a new profile. Type a configuration name and the SSID for your wireless network. Set up security and other parameters if required. Consult your network administrator. Click OK to close the dialog. Click OK to finish setting up the profile, then click Close.
On the Add New Hardware Wizard screen, click Finish.
When prompted to restart the computer, click No. Proceed to Step
4. Restart manually after completing software installation.
Windows 98SE
• The Add New Hardware Wizard dialog displays. Click Next.
Insert the Intel CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. If the Intel® PRO
Network Connections menu appears, leave it open.
On the New Hardware Wizard screen, select Search for the best driver for you device (Recommended), and click Next, then select CD-ROM drive and click Next.
The Adapter Properties screen displays. On the Settings tab:
o click OK to install using a default profile or o click Configure to set up a profile using configuration
information obtained from your network administrator. On the My WLAN Places dialog, click the New button to create a new
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profile. Type a configuration name and the SSID for your wireless network. Set up security and other parameters if required. Consult your network administrator. Click OK to close the dialog. Click OK to finish setting up the profile, then click Close.
On the Add New Hardware Wizard screen, click Finish.
When prompted to restart the computer, click No. Proceed to Step
4. Restart manually after completing software installation.
4. On the Intel® PRO Network Connections screen, click the menu item Install Software. If the menu screen is not visible, remove and re-insert the Intel CD-ROM to display it, or run autorun.exe from the Intel CD-ROM.
5. On the Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard for Intel(R) PRO Intelligent Installer screen, click Next.
6. On the License Agreement screen, select I accept the terms in the license agreement and click Next.
7. On the Setup Type screen, select Typical and then click Next. This is the recommended setting for a first-time client installation. If you see a Program Maintenance screen instead of a Setup Type screen, select Modify, click Next, and click Next again on the Custom Setup screen to install using default settings.
8. On the Ready to Install the Program screen click Install.
9. After the software is installed on your computer, click Finish. Click OK to close the log file.
10. If you are running Windows Me or 98SE, restart the computer.
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Installing the PCI Adapter
Package Contents
Intel® PRO/Wireless 5000 LAN PCI Adapter (model WPCI5000)
CD-ROM containing software and user documentation
Quick Installation Guide (this manual)
Hardware Installation
Caution: Do not attempt to remove
the antenna. The antenna is permanently attached to the Intel® PRO/Wireless 5000 PCI Adapter and cannot be removed. However, it can be rotated in place to facilitate hardware installation, as shown in the illustrations.
2.
1.
3.
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Typical installation, standard case Typical installation, tower case
Windows* Installation
1. Install the PCI Adapter hardware according to the illustrations shown, then close and secure the computer case.
2. Turn on power to the computer and wait for Windows* to load. (Windows XP, 2000, Me, or 98SE is required.)
3. Proceed to Windows Installation, Step 3, under the heading “Installing the CardBus Adapter.”
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Customer Support
Web and Internet Sites
Support: http://support.intel.com
Network Products: http://www.intel.com/network
Corporate: http://www.intel.com
Customer Support Technicians
For the U.S. and Canada
If you are using this product in conjunction with Intel® PRO/Wireless 5000 LAN hardware in a business or office environment and want customer support, please call +1 916-377-7000 (7:00 – 17:00 M–F Pacific Time). You can also visit the Intel customer support web site (http://support.intel.com).
For Worldwide Access
Intel has technical support centers worldwide. Many of the centers are staffed by technicians who speak the local languages. For a list of all Intel support centers, the telephone numbers, and the times they are open, refer to the Customer Support Phone Numbers web site at
http://www.intel.com/support/9089.htm
Product Warranties
For details of product warranties, see the online manuals.
Regulatory and Safety Notices
All regulatory and safety notices are provided in the online manuals and on the web at http://www.intel.com/support.
Software License Agreement
Software included with this product is protected by a specific Software License Agreement, provided in the online manuals. By using this software you agree to the provisions in the Software License Agreement.
Register Online
Register online to receive technical support, product upgrade notices, information updates, and special offers. To register online, re-insert the Intel CD-ROM and click Online Registration on the menu.
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