MSI AP11B Quick Start Manual

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Introduction...
Thank you for purchasing MSI Wireless 11b Access Point AP11B. In the fast growing network
environment, AP11B provides you with an innovative and convenient solution that lets you connect to the network without limitation, whether in office, at home, or even on the go.
This Quick Start Guide describes the features of AP11B, and provides the steps needed to install and configure yourAP11B. You can know your AP11B well and complete basic installation through the "instruction box" in this guide:
Package Contents and Product View, see 1a, 1b. AP11B Installation:
free-standing, see 2a. Wall- or ceiling-mounted, see 2b.
Network Configuration:
Default parameters, see 3a. System requirements, see 3b. Web-based configuration, see 3c. Typical configuration, see 3d.
Please note that all figures in this guide are for reference only; the actual setup screens may be varied on different system. For more information, please visit MSI website:
http://www.msi.com.tw
Preparation.
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Unpack the package and you will find the following items:
AP11B and stand
Quick Start Guide CD-ROM containing User's Manual and Quick Start Guide DC 12V/500mA Power Adaptor
Product View...AP11B wireless access point is an
IEEE802.11b compliant device. It connects one or more wireless enabled computers to an Ethernet network or Cable/xDSL modem for high speed connection, anywhere in your home or office.
AP11B Installation
Free-standing Installation
Step 1. Take out the AP11B and its stand.
Step 2. Locate the mounting holes on the rear panel of
Step 3. The AP11B is hooked to the stand.
Step 4. The free-standing installation is completed.
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RJ-45 Ethernet Jack
Power Jack
External dipole antenna
LEDs
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Wall-mounted Installation
Step 1. Take out the AP11B and screws.
Step 2. The mounting distance between screws is 5.5cm.
Step 3. Hammer the screws partly into the wall and then
Step 4. Align the mounting holes with the screws and then
Step 5. The wall-mounted installation is completed.
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Second screwSecond screw
First screwFirst screw
System requirements...
Computers with the following operating systems and with an installed Ethernet adapter
- Microsoft Windows
- Linux
- MAC OS
Any browser compatible with Internet Explorer 6.0 and
later, or Netscape Communicator 6.0 and later
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enter default password "admin"
Web-based Configuration
The AP11B provides you with a convenient tool to customize the network settings. Whenever you want to configure the respective settings, open your web browser (eg. Internet Explorer or Netscape Communicator), then type the default IP address 192.168.1.254 in the Address bar and press [Enter].
http://192.168.1.254
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Default Parameters
IP Address 192.168.1.254
Password admin
Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0
SSID AP11B
Channel 7
Encryption Off
DHCP Client Disable
Network
Configuration
the AP11B and align them to the hooks of the stand.
push the AP11B downward to secure it in place.
use the screwdriver to screw them half to the wall.
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Typical Configuration
Network Configuration (continued)
1-2-3 Setup Wizard
Step 1. Setting the SSID
Enter the default "AP11B" or new SSID.
Click Next to continue.
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1-2-3 Setup Wizard
Step 2. Setting the Channel
Select the default "Channel 7" or new setting.
Click Next to continue.
1-2-3 Setup Wizard
Step 3. WEP Settings
NOTE: To learn more about Customized Configuration, please refer to User's Manual.
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Encryption Type
Select the level of encryption desired: 40-bit or 128-bit. If you want to enable the encryption, for 40-bit key, enter 10 hexadecimal digits; for 128-bit key, enter 26 hexadecimal digits.
NOTE: Hexadecimal digits consist of the numbers 0-9 and the letters A-F.
WEP Key
Enter your 10- or 26-digit WEP Key.
When completed, click Next to close the 1-2-3 Setup Wizard.
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Data Encryption
If Data Encryption is set to "Required", all items must be answered. If it is set t o "Not Required", you may skip Step 3 and then click Next to close the 1-2-3- Setup Wizard.
Authentication Type
Open System: communicates the key across the network Shared Key: devices must have identical WEP settings
to communicate
Both: communicate using either Open System or
Shared Key
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