LevelOne GL2454AP-QA, WAP-0003, WAP-4000 User Manual

54Mbps Wireless Network

Access Point

USER’S MANUAL

Model Name:

GL2454AP-QA

Version: 1.1

Date: 11/11/03

Contents

1. Overview................................................................................................................ 3

1.1 Product Feature ..........................................................................................3

1.2 System Requirements.................................................................................3

2. Getting Start...........................................................................................................3

2.1 Know the 54Mbps Wireless Network Access Point ..................................3

2.2 Connect to the 54Mbps Wireless Network Access Point...........................4

2.3 Quick Setup with Wizard ...........................................................................4

2.3.1 Access the Setting Menu................................................................4

2.3.2 Setup with Wizard..........................................................................7

3. Configuration .......................................................................................................10

3.1 Status........................................................................................................ 10

3.2 Basic Setting ............................................................................................12

3.3 IP Setting..................................................................................................13

3.4 Advanced Setting..................................................................................... 14

3.5 Security ....................................................................................................16

3.6 802.1x.......................................................................................................17

3.7 Tools......................................................................................................... 18

4. Glossary ...............................................................................................................19

1. Overview

1.1 Product Feature

Compliance with IEEE 802.11g and 802.11b standards

Highly efficient design mechanism to provide unbeatable performance

Achieving data rate up to 54Mbps for 802.11g and 11Mps for 802.11b with wide

range coverage

Strong network security with WEP and 802.1X encryption

Quick and easy setup with Web-based management utility.

1.2 System Requirements

Windows 98, 98SE, Millennium Edition (ME), 2000 and XP operating systems

Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5 or higher

One CD-ROM drive

At least one RJ-45 Ethernet network adapter installed.

2. Getting Start

2.1 Know the 54Mbps Wireless Network Access Point

Ports:

● Power Receptor

● Reset Button

● RJ-45 Ethernet Port

Straight through cable is required to connect with router or switch

Cross-over cable is required to connect to computer directly

LEDs:

● Power LED: ON when the unit is powered up

● LAN LED: ON indicates LAN connection; BLINK indicates LAN activity

● WLAN LED: ON indicates WLAN is working; BLINK indicates wireless

activity.

2.2 Connect to the 54Mbps Wireless Network Access Point

Build the Infrastructure Mode

In order to setup an Infrastructure of a wireless network such as the example shown

above, you will need the following:

1. A broadband Internet connection.

2. ADSL or Cable modem provided by your ISP as part of the broadband connection

installation.

3. A Router that connects to the ADSL/Cable modem for Internet connection

sharing.

4. An Access Point to connect with the Router to form a wireless infrastructure

network.

5. Wireless clients equipped with wireless networking devices such as wireless PC

Card for wireless connection.

2.3 Quick Setup with Wizard

2.3.1 Access the Setting Menu

You could start to access the configuration menu anytime by opening a web browser

window by typing the IP address of this access point. The default IP is 192.168.1.1.

The below window will popup. Please enter the user name and password. Both of

the default is “admin”.

Now, the main menu screen is popup.

2.3.2 Setup with Wizard

Setup wizard is provided as the part of the web configuration utility. You can simply

follow the step-by-step process to get your Access Point configuration ready to run in

4 easy steps by clicking on the “Wizard” button on the function menu. The following

screen will appear. Please click “Next” to continue.

Step 1: Set Password

You can change the password as you like and then click “Next” to continue.

Step2: Set WLAN Connection

Please type the name of SSID you like and select the channel. Then, click “Next” to

continue.

Step 3: Set WEP Encryption

If you like to enable WEP, please click “Enabled”. Then, select the key size of

WEP encryption and enter the key value in the key text box. Please click “Next” to

continue.