NETIS SYSTEMS NW5222008M1 User Manual

Wireless Access Point User manual

Wireless Access Point

User’s Manual

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Table of Content s

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

1.1 Welcome ..............................................................................................................................3

1.2 About This Guide..............................................................................................................3

1.3 Copyright statement........................................................................................................3

Chapter 2 System Requirements ....................................................... 4

Chapter 3 Getting to Know the Wireless Access Point ....................... 4

3.1 Back Panel...........................................................................................................................4

3.2 LED Description.................................................................................................................5

Chapter 4 hardware connection....... .................................................. 5

Chapter 5 Configuring Local PC to Access the Wireless AP ............... . 7

5.1 Setting up TCP/IP.............................................................................................................7

5.1.1 Windows 2000 .......................................................................................................7

5.1.2 Windows XP/2003 ..............................................................................................11

5.2 Additional Settings for Wireless Client...................................................................15

5.3 Checking PC’s IP and Connection with the AP.....................................................16

Chapter 6 Web Configuration .......................................................... 18

6.1 Logging In.........................................................................................................................18

6.2 Status..................................................................................................................................19

6.3 LAN Setup..........................................................................................................................21

6.4 Wireless Settings............................................................................................................22

6.4.1 Basic Wireless Settings....................................................................................22

6.4.2 Wireless Security................................................................................................23

6.4.3 Wireless MAC Filter............................................................................................27

6.4.4 WDS Set.................................................................................................................28

6.4.5 Advanced Wireless Settings...........................................................................28

6.4.6 Client Info..............................................................................................................29

6.4.7 DHCP Server.........................................................................................................30

6.4.8 Site Survey ...........................................................................................................31

6.5 MISC....................................................................................................................................31

6.5.1 Login ID & Password Setup............................................................................31

6.5.2 Restore Default / Restart System................................................................32

6.5.3 Firmware Upgrade..............................................................................................32

Appendix Ⅰ: Troubleshooting ......................................................... 33

1. I cannot access the Web-based Configuration Utility from the Ethernet

computer used to configure the AP.........................................................................33

2. I forget Password (Reset the AP without Login)...........................................33

3. My wireless client cannot communicate with another Ethernet computer.

...............................................................................................................................................33

Appendix Ⅱ: Features ................................................ 错误！未定义书签。

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Chapter 1 Introduction

1.1 Welcome

Congratulations on purchasing this Wireless Access Point. This Wireless Access
Point is a cost-effective IP Sharing AP that enables multiple users to share a
wireless Internet or Intranet. Simply configure your Internet connection
settings in the Wireless Access Point and plug your PC to the LAN port and
you're ready to share files and access the Internet. As your network grows, you
can connect another hub or switch using the wireless, allowing you to easily
expand your network. The Wireless Access Point is embedded with an IEEE

802.11g/b access point that allows you to build up a wireless LAN. With the
support of new emerged 802.11g standard, the access point provides data
transfer of up to 54Mbps, up to 5 times faster than 802.11b, it is backwards
compatible with existing 802.11b infrastructure while migrating to the new
screaming fast 802.11g.The Wireless Access Point provides a total solution for
the Small and Medium-sized Business (SMB) and the Small Office/Home Office
(SOHO) markets, giving you an instant network today, and the flexibility to
handle tomorrow's expansion and speed.

1.2 About This Guide

This User Manual contains information on how to install and configure your
Wireless Access Point to get your network started accessing the Internet. It will
guide you through the correct configuration steps to get your device up and
running.

Note and Caution in this manual are highlighted with graphics as below to
indicate important information.

Contains related information corresponds to a topic.

Necessary steps, actions or messages should not be ignored.

1.3 Copyright statement

No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or
transmitted in any form or by any means, whether electronic, mechanical,
photocopying, recording, or otherwise without the prior writing of the
publisher.

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Chapter 2 System Requirements

z Computer with 10/100Base-T Ethernet card and TCP/IP protocol installed

for initial setup

z Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher for Web configuration
z 802.11g or 802.11b compliant wireless adapters (for wireless connection)

Chapter 3 Getting to Know the Wireless Access

Point

The following sections describe the physical characteristics of your AP.

3.1 Back Panel

The following illustration shows the Wireless Access Point back panel:

Figure 1 back panel

Power: The receptacle where you plug in the power adapter.

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LAN Port: The port connects the AP to your PC. You can config your AP through
the connection.

Reset button: Resets your AP or resets the AP to the default login settings.
Antenna: The antenna used for wireless connections. You are able to rotate

the antenna to gain the best signal reception.

To reset the AP to the factory defaults, press and hold the Reset button for
more tha n five s eco nds. T his c lears the AP’ s use r sett ings, inclu ding User ID,
Password, IP Address, and Subnet mask. (Warning: your original
configurations will be replaced with the factory default settings)

3.2 LED Description

The following illustration shows the Wireless Access Point front panel:

Figure 2 front panel

Number LED Light Status Description

1 PWR ON This indicator lights green when the

Wireless AP is receiving power;

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otherwise, it is off.

2 CPU ON The LED will be dark for a few seconds

when the system is started. After that,
the LED will stays green to show the
Wireless AP is working normally. If the
LED stays blink/dark that means the
system failed, you need to contact your

agent or try to reboot the system.
3 LAN Link Flash ing LAN is connected.
4 LAN

Speed

5 LAN

RX/TX

6 Wireless

RX/TX

Flashing LAN has Activity (ACT) data being sent or

Received

Flashing LAN has Activity (ACT) data being sent or

Received.

Flashing Wireless has Activity (ACT) data being

sent or Received.

Chapter 4 hardware connection

Begin by finding a good place to set up your wireless broadband. Some things
to consider:
z Keep the access point as central in your work area as possible. Signal

strength and speed fall off with distance.

z Higher is often better. For instance, set it up on the top shelf of a bookcase

rather than the bottom one, if possible.

Prior to connecting the hardware, make sure to power off your Ethernet device
and Wireless Access Point (AP). Then follow the steps below to connect the
related devices.
Step 1: Connect your computer to the LAN port.
Attach one end of the Ethernet cable with RJ-45 connector to your hub, switch
or a computer’s Ethernet port, and the other end to one of the LAN ports of your
AP.

Step 2: Connect the power adapter.

Connect the single DC output connector of the power adapter to the power jack
on the side of the AP. Then plug the Power Adapter into an AC outlet.

Step 3: Power on the following devices in this order:

HUB or Switch, AP, and PCs

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Chapter 5 Configuring Local PC to Access the

Wireless AP

You can manage the Wireless Access Point through the Web browser-based
configuration utility. To configure the device via Web browser, at least one
properly configured computer must be connected to the device via Ethernet or
wireless network. The Wireless Access Point is configured with the default IP
address of 192.168.1.1 and subnet mask of 255.255.255.0 and its DHCP server
is enabled by default. Before setting up the AP, make sure your PCs are
configured to obtain an IP (or TCP/IP) address automatically from the AP by the
steps below.

5.1 Setting up TCP/IP

5.1.1 Windows 2000

Please follow the steps below to setup your computer:

Step 1: Go to Start Æ Settings Æ Control Panel

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Figure 3

Step 2: Double click the icon Network and Dial-up Connections
Step 3: Highlight the icon Local Area Connection, right click your
mouse, Click Properties

Figure 4

Step 4: Highlight Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), then press Properties
button

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Figure 5

Step 5: Choose Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS
Server Address automatically, and then press OK to close the Internet
Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window.

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Figure 6

Step 6: Press OK to close the Local Area Connection Properties window

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Figure 7

5.1.2 Windows XP/2003

Please follow the steps below to setup your computer:

Step 1: Go to Start Æ Settings Æ Control Panel
Step 2: Click Network and Internet Connections

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