Lanpro LP-1518 User Manual

LP-1518

LP1518_UM_ENB01W

Wireless Access Poin t

User’s Manual

Contents

1 Introduction ......................................................................................................................................................... 3

1.1 Features and Benefits .................................................................................................................................. 3

1.2 Applications ................................................................................................................................................. 3

2 Before You Start ............................................................................................................................................... 4

2.1 You must have the following items .............................................................................................................. 4

2.2 Checklist ...................................................................................................................................................... 4

3 Hardware Installation .......................................................................................................................................... 5

3.1 Connect the station adapter to your Ethernet-enabled device ....................................................................... 5

3.2 Mechanical Description .................................................................................................................................. 5

3.3 System configuration ...................................................................................................................................... 6

3.3.1 Install an AP ......................................................................................................................................... 6

3.3.2 Install a Station---Connecting One Ethernet-Device (as Station) .......................................................... 7

3.3.3 Install a Station---Connecting Multiple Ethernet-Devices (as Bridge) ................................................... 7

3.3.4 Install a WDS ........................................................................................................................................ 8

4 Configure Your 3-in-1 AP.................................................................................................................................... 9

4.1 Using the 3-in-1 AP Web Management .......................................................................................................... 9

4.1.1 How to access the web-bro wser configuration utility? .......................................................................... 9

4.1.2 Information ......................................................................................................................................... 10

4.1.3 Configuration ...................................................................................................................................... 11

4.1.4 TCP/IP ................................................................................................................................................ 19

4.1.5 Firmware Upgrade .............................................................................................................................. 20

4.2 Using the 3-in-1 AP Utility .......................................................................................................................... 21

4.2.1 Configuration ...................................................................................................................................... 22

4.2.2 TCP/IP ................................................................................................................................................ 26

4.2.3 Advance ............................................................................................................................................. 26

5 Wireless Connection to the Internet /Head-to-Head for your Gaming Console ........................................... 28

5.1 Internet Gaming ......................................................................................................................................... 28

5.2 Head To Head Gaming .............................................................................................................................. 28

6 Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................................................ 30

Appendix A Limited Warranty ............................................................................................................................. 33

1 Introduction

This W ireless 3-in-1 AP is quite a friendly device to have around, with dedicated one LAN/W AN port, it can be communicated with other mobile devices for 802.11g standard-base wireless network connecti vity. Let you quickly network multiple PCs and notebooks without laying cables, and gives users the freedom to roam throughout the workplace and stay connected to corporate resources, e-mail and Internet access.

1.1 Feature s and Be nef its

• High Speed & Backward Compatible The high-speed wireless device simultaneously supports both IEEE802.11b/802.11g 54 Mbps wireless networks.

• 3-in-1 AP operating mode Three different functions are integrated as well: Access Point, Station, WDS.

• Multiple Client Support Create a large wireless network to connect more hubs or switches.

• WEB Interface It is easy to configure the device or upgrade the Firmware via WEB browser.

• Enhanced Security Provides the highest av ailable level of WEP /WAP-PSK as well as MAC Address Control to increase security.

1.2 Applications

The Wireless 3-in-1 AP offers a fast, reliable, high-speed, and high security solution for wireless cli ents access to the network in applications like these:

1. Remote access to corporate network information E-mail, file transfer and terminal emulation.

2. Difficult-to-wire environments. Historical or old buildings, asbestos installations, and open area where wiring is difficult to deploy.

3. Frequently changing environments Retailers, manufacturers and those who frequently rearrange the workplace and change location.

4. Temporary LANs for special projects or peak time

• Trade shows, exhibitions and construction sites where a temporary network will be practical.

• Retailers, airline and shipping companies need additional workstations during peak period.

• Auditors requiring workgroups at customer sites.

5. Access to database for mobile workers Doctors, nurses, retailers, accessing their database while being mobile in the hospital, retail store or office campus.

6. SOHO (Small Office and Home Office) users SOHO users need easy and quick installation of a small computer network.

7. High security connection The secure wireless network can be installed quickly and provide flexibility.

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2 Befo re You Start

2.1 You must have the following items

An Ethernet-enabled device, such as a game console, PC, or network printer will connect to the 3-in-1 AP.

2.2 Checklist

If you discover damaged or missing items, please contact your local reseller.

• 802.11g Wireless LAN 3-in-1 AP x 1

• Power Adapter x 1

• CD x 1

Ethernet Connector: 10/100BaseTR-45 LAN port with Auto-MDIX Power Supply: DC 5V/2A Configuration: Smart Utility/ WEB Management Antenna: One External di pole antenna, gain 2dBi, with diversity function Operation: Access Point / Station Adapter / WDS Supported Operating Systems: Win98SE/ME/2000/XP Security:WEP/WPA-PSK

3 Hardware Installation

3.1 Connect the station adapter to your Ethernet-enabl ed dev ic e

1. Combine the antenna with the 3-in-1 AP to wirelessly connect to the 802.11g networks.

2. Connect one end of an Ethernet cable to the 3-in-1 AP and connect the other end to the Ethernet LAN port located on the device (e.g., a gaming console, laptop, desktop computer, or netw ork printer).

3. Connect the power adapter to the 3-in-1 AP

3.2 Mechanical Description

The following table provides an overview of each LED activity:

Power Socket

Using the power adapter supplied with the 3-in-1 APwill prevent damage to the station adapter and personal injury.

Note: We cannot ass ume the responsibility for the damage from using w ith the other power adapter supplier.

LAN Ports

Connect the 3-in-1 AP to a hub or a PC with Ethernet cable. Please note that, use the Ethernet cable when you directly connect 3-in-1 AP to a PC.

Antenna

Notice that you connect tightly the External dipole antenna on the antenna connector of your 3-in-1 AP. A loosen antenna will reduce the radiant energy or even lose it. In order to improve the RF signal radiation of your antenna, proper antenna placement is necess ary. Try to place the antenna as high as possible to increase the coverage area. If you have further question, please contact your wireless network administrator.

Default

Press the Default button for about 3 seconds until all LEDs go off. This action will restore to the factory default settings of the 3-in-1 AP. Besides, this is also used when you forget the password.

3.3 System configuration

The 3-in-1 AP can be configured in a variety of network system configurations s uch as AP mode, Station mode or WDS mode.

3.3.1 Instal l an AP

The 3-in-1 AP can be configured to work as a wireless network access point. Please take the following steps to successfully set up the Access Point.

1. Attach one end of the Ethernet Cable to the Access Point and connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to a hub or a station (PC).

2. Connect the power adapter to the power socket on the AP. The power and the Ethernet status

should light up.

3. When the station adapter is associated to the Wireless AP and Wireless LAN traffic activity, you will see the wireless LAN status lights up.

4. Place your 3-in-Access Point at your site in the center of your wireless coverage area.

3.3.2 Install a Station---Connecti ng One Ethernet-Device (as Station)

The 3-in-1 AP can be configured to work as a client mode. To connect with one client, follow these steps:

1. Connect one end of the Ethernet Cable to the Station Adapter and the other to the Ethernet –enabled device.

2. Connect the power adapter to station adapter’s power jack. The power and the Ethernet status should light up.

3. Turn on the Ethernet-enabled device. When the station adapter is associated to the Wireless AP and Wireless LAN traffic activity, you will see the wireless AN status lights up.

3.3.3 Install a Station---Connecting Multiple Ethernet-Devices (as Bridge)

The station can be implemented on allowing multi-clients to join a network. To connect with multi-clients, follow these steps:

1. Connect one end of the Ethernet Cable to the Station Adapter and the other to the hub.

2. Connect the Ethernet Cable between Ethernet-enable devices and the hub.

3. Connect the power adapter to station adapter’s power jack. The power and the Ethernet light should light up.

4. Connect the power adapter to the hub.

5. Turn on all Ethernet -enable devices. When the station is associated to the

6. Wireless AP and Wireless LAN traffic activity, you will see the wi reless LAN status lights up.

Note: A hub could connect with up to 8 Ethernet-devices. However, it would reduce the transmission rate if connected with too many units. (The more units to connect with will produce less tran smission rate.)

Note: If all of your cl ients do not support TCP/IP protocol, only the first client can connect to the wireless station adapter.

3.3.4 Install a WDS

The 3-in-1 AP can be configured as a WDS. Under this mode, you can extend the range of your network by adding additional 3-in-1 AP with WDS mode for each additional LAN Segment. To connect two or more than two APs with WDS mode please do the following:

1. Attach one end of the Ethernet Cable to AP1 and connect the other end of the Ethernet Cable to Client1.

2. Attach one end of the Ethernet Cable to AP2 and connect the other end of the Ethernet Cable to Client2.

3. Connect the power adapter to the power socket on both of AP1 and AP2. The power and the Ethernet light should light up.

4. When AP1 and AP2 are associated with each other and Wireless LAN traffic activity, you w ill see the wireless LAN status lights up.

4 Configure Your 3-in-1 AP

The Wireless 3-in-1 AP is shipped with default parameters, which will be suitable for the typical infrastructure/ad-hoc wireless LA N. Just s imply ins tall the 3-in-1 AP, power it on, and it i s now ready to work. Nevertheless, you can still switch the configuration settings depending on how you would li ke to manage your wireless network. You are allowed to configure the 3-in-1 AP with a web browser (Web Management), or the smart configuration utility, known as an Access Point Manager.

4.1 Using the 3-in-1 AP Web Manage me nt

The built-in Web Management provides you wi th a user-friendly graphical user interface (web pages) to m anage your 3-in-1 AP.

4.1.1 How to access the web-browser configuration utility?

1. Connect your computer to the wireless adapter either through wireless or wired connection. Please set a

fixed IP address (refer to Chapte r 6), within the range of 192.168.0.X (X can’t be 2), to your computer.

2. Activate your browser, then type this 3-in-1 AP’s address (e.g. http://192.168.0.2), in the Location (for IE) or Address field and press Enter.

3. Key in the system password (the default setting is default) and click on the Login button. You will see the main page.

The main window provides 5 items for you to monitor and configure the Wireless 3-in-1 AP : Information, Configuration,

TCP/IP, Statistics and Fi rmware Upgrade.

4.1.2 Infor m atio n

This item shows the current information on th e 802.11g Wirel ess 3-in-1 AP su ch a s MAC Add ress, Firmware Version as well as Boot Version.

4.1.3 Configuration

4.1.3.2 Gener al Pa ge

Access Point Name: In this field, you may enter any name. This will enable you to manage your 3-in-1 AP more

easily if you have multiple 3-in-1 APs on the network. Besides, Access Point Name can be used to prevent you from forgetting an IP Address and fail to access the w ebsite. Try to type the nickname you like to identify the website, then press the button of Apply. Whenever you want to get back to the website again, just type the name you login.

Wireless Mode: The default wireless operating mode of the 3-in-1 AP is Access Point (AP) mode. To switch to AP or Station mode, select the desired mode from the down-arrow menu. Click Apply. The board will reboot into the

desired mode.

• AP Mode: The system can be configured to work as a wireless network access point. Note that the 3-in-1AP acts only as a layer 2 bridge and does not act as a DHCP server. In other words, it does not supply dynamic IP addresses and instead relies on the network to supply them . The implementation can be shown as below:

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