Lantech 8800-710 User Manual
WLAN Access Point
User Manual
Sep.27.02
Instruction Manual
Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement
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 radiated radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruc tions, 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 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.
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FCC Caution: To assure continued compliance, (example – use only shielded interface cables when
connecting to computer or peripheral devices). Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This
equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20 cm between the radiator & your body.
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 may cause undesired operation.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction 1
1.1 Package Contents 1
1.2 Features 1
1.3 System Requirement 1
1.4 Hardware Description 2
Chapter 2 Connecting the WLAN Access Point to Your Network 2
Chapter 3 Configuring the Wireless Point 3
Chapter 4 Installing the USB Drivers for the WLAN Access Point 4
4.1 Installing the Driver software for Windows 98 4
Chapter 5 WLAN Access Point Utility 5
5.1 Install Access Point Utility 5
5.2 Configuring the W LAN Access Point with USB Port / AP Utility 8
5.3 Configuring the W LAN Access Point with Ethernet Port
/ SNMP Utility 12
Chapter 6 WLAN Access Point Firmware Upgrade with Ethernet
Port / TFTP Client Utility 21
Chapter 7 Application and Note 22
Chapter 8 Q & A 29
1. Introduction
Based on IEEE 802.11b, WLAN Access Points provide a cost effective way for mobile users to connect to
their corporate Ethernet-based LANs. With the slick Windows based user interface designs, corporate IT
specialists can easily deploy and manage WLAN Access Points in their environments. In addition to corporate
uses, WLAN Access Points are for applications in public areas such as airports, hotels, fast-food restaurants,
etc. People with mobile computers can use services offered by WLAN Access Point within these areas to
connect to the Internet with virtually no effort. Please read this manual to get familiar with the WLAN Access Point.
This manual contains detailed instructions in operation of this product. Please keep this manual for future reference.
1.1 Package Contents
The WLAN Access Point includes the following items:
a. WLAN Access Point
b. The CD including:
1. WLAN Access Point Utility & Driver software
2. User’s Manual (this document)
c. USB Cable
1.2 Features
l Plug and Play installation
l Roaming function provides full mobility
l Control via USB port
l Data packets bridging between an IEEE 802.11b wireless network and an Ethernet network
l Windows-based user interfaces for configuration, and monitoring
l Wireless data encryption with 64 and 128 bits encryption for security
l Dual antennas with diversity function
l Supports RTS threshold control for better throughput
l Auto fallback data rate under noisy environment
l Supports SNMP utility management
1.3 System Requirement
l Computer with USB support or Ethernet connection
l Windows 98, Windows ME, Windows 2000, Windows XP.
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1.4 Hardware Description
l This section mainly describes the hardware of WLAN Access Point.
The physical dimensions of the WLAN Access Pont is: 145mm(W) X 85mm(D) x 26mm(H)
Power Indicator
WLAN/LAN
Indicators
The front panel consists of LED Indicators.
l Reset Button
The reset button is located at the rear side of WLAN Access Point, when pressing one second
on this reset button, you can reset the WLAN Access Point, this action takes place after a user makes
configuration changes in order to initiate the changes. And when keeping pressing six seconds on this
reset button, you can restore the factory default values of the WLAN Access Point.
Chapter 2 Connecting the WLAN Access Point to Your Network
1. Locate an optimum location for the WLAN Access Point. The best place for your WLAN Access Point is
usually at the center of your wireless network, with line of sight to all of your mobile stations.
2. Fix the direction of the antenna. Try to place it in a position, which can best cover your wireless network.
Normally, the higher you place the antenna, the better the performance will be. The antenna’s position
enhances the receiving sensitivity.
3. Connect an RJ -45 connector to the WLAN Access Point. Then, connect the other end of the Ethernet
cable to a switch or hub. The WLAN Access Point will then be connected to your 10/100 Network.
4. Connect USB cable to the WLAN Access Point. Then, connect the other end of USB cable to your
computer.
5. Connect the AC Power Adapter to the WLAN Access Point’s Power Socket. Only use the power adapter
supplied with the WLAN Access Point. Use of a different adapter may result in product damage.
6. The Hardware Installation is complete.
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Chapter 3 Configuring the WLAN Access Point
The WLAN Access Point can be configured one of two ways, through the AP Utility or the SNMP Manager.
AP Utility
The AP Utility can be used when configuring the WLAN Access Point through a USB connection and is
compatible with Windows 98, Windows ME, Windows 2000, Windows XP.
SNMP Manager
The WLAN Access Point SNMP Manager can be used when configuring the WLAN Access Point through an
Ethernet connection and is Windows 98, Windows ME, Windows 2000, Windows XP.
DEFAULT SETTINGS:
IP Address: 192.168. 168.10
SubNet Mask: 255.255.255.0
ESSID: AP
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Chapter 4 Installing the USB Drivers for the WLAN Access Point
4.1 Installing the Driver Software
1. Windows OS will automatically identify the WLAN Access Point, once USB Cable is connected to the PC,
and prompt you to install the necessary driver.
Make sure that the Setup CD is inserted into your CD-ROM drive and click the
Next button on the Add New Hardware Wizard screen to proceed.
2. Windows will now search for the driver. After Windows has acknowledged finding the driver, click the
Next button.
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3. Windows will now install the driver files. Click the Finish button when completed.
Chapter 5 WLAN Access Point Utility
The WLAN Access Point Utility is provided to allow you furt her customization of the WLAN Access Point through
USB port or Ethernet port.
5.1 Install WLAN Access Point Utility
1. To install the WLAN Access Point Utility, first put the Setup CD into your CD-ROM drive.
2. Select Run from the Start menu. Type “E:\WLAN Access Point\Utility\Setup.exe” in the Open
box (where is your CD-ROM drive) and click OK.
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3. This will bring up the Welcome screen. After reading this screen, click the Next button to continue.
4. The Destination screen will show you the default destination chosen by the utility. If you should want to
install this in another location, click the Browse button and select an alternate destination. When you are
ready to continue, click the Next button
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5. The next screen will show the Program Folder that the utility will use. If you want to put the utility in
another Program Folder, click an Existing Folder or, if you don’t want to run this out of a Program Folder,
delete the Program Folder name. Then, click the Next button to continue.
6. The Utility has now been installed. Then complete installation.
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