Sumtel Communications 2120 User Manual

Setting Guide to Access Point

Version 2.0 – August 2001

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Table of Contents

Table of Contents 3

Regulatory information 4

1. Welcome 5

1.1 Advantages for Using Wireless Network 5

1.2 About Access Point 6

1.3 Verifying kit contents 6

1.4 Wireless Adapter 6

1.5 System Interoperatability 6

2. Step by Step Setting Guide 7

2.1 Setting up Access Point

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Regulatory Information

USA – Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

* 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 radiate radio

frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the

instructions, 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.

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.

- This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth

for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and

operated with a minimum distance of 20 centimeters between the radiator and

your body.

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Canada – Industry Canada (IC)

This class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference

Causing Equipment Regulations.

EU Declaration of Conformity (Europe)

Access Point conforms to the specifications listed below, following the

provisions of the Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC and the EMC Directive

89/336/EEC

Safety EN60950/IEC950

EMC EN55022/CISPR22 Class B EN50082-1

The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by

unauthorized modification of this device or the substitution or attachment of connecting

cables and equipment other than specified. The correction of interference caused by such

unauthorized modification, substitution or attachment will be the responsibility of the

user. Built-in antennas, whether installed indoors or out, should be installed only by

experienced antenna installation professionals who are familiar with local building and

safety codes and, wherever applicable, are licensed by the appropriate government

regulatory authorities.

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1. Welcome

This guide will lead you through the installation process in detail. It describes

most common configurations and a quick start set-up.

The product supports any O.S include Web Browser Function Windows

95/98/2000, CE, Unix, Linux, MAC…...etc.

1.1 Advantages for Using Wireless Network

Advantages for Using a Wireless Network:

- Hard to wire areas: Access Point provides access to network services in areas

otherwise hard or expensive to wire, such as historic buildings with asbestos and

classrooms.

- Flexible workgroups: Lower total cost of ownership for workspaces that are

frequently reconfigured.

- Networked conference rooms: user can access the network as they move from

meeting to meeting, getting up to date access to information and the ability to

communicate decision while ‘on the go’

- Ad hoc networking: on site consultants and small workgroups increase

productivity with quick network setup and collaboration software

- Branch office networking: provides an easy to install, use and maintain network

for a remote or sales office

Campus-wide network mobility: roaming capabilities allow enterprise to set up

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easy to use wireless networks that cover the entire campus transparently.

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1.2 About Access Point

The Access Point is a modular unit with an integrated Ethernet interface that

enables you to use your Access Point with your adaptors. The Antennas create

further wireless atmosphere and a cleaner look. The Access Point is a wired to

wireless bridge that you can use to connect wireless cells1 to one another or to a

wired (Ethernet) Local Area Network. The Access Point can serve mobile wireless

clients roaming between various locations within network premises.

1.3 Verifying Kit Contents

The kit you have received should contain the following items:

- ‘Setting Guide to Access Point’

- Access Point

- EU/USA Spec. Adaptor

- Setting Stand

If anything is missing, please contact your vendor.

1.4 Wireless Adaptor

Adaptor comes in separate packages. It is a wireless network adapter, that allows

sharing of internet access and peripherals through access point. Adaptor comes

in two types: PC Card and USB Adapter. PC Card is for the use of notebook

only; on the other hand USB is compatible for both computer and notebook.

1.5 System Interoperatability

Access Point is able to integrate with other brand’s wireless network

communication systems. E.g. Access Point is compatible with all other brands

wireless adapter.

Notification:

cable. It connects to PC (Server) with a cross network cable. And the console port

connects with RS232 cable in 25 pin female connector.

Access Point connects to Hub/Switch with a non-cross network

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Please Refer Section 5 - Glossary

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2. Step by Step Setting Guide

This section will lead you through the installation of Access Point in thorough

detail. You may wish to skip to Quick Start to Wireless Networking.

2.1 Setting up Access Point

Please follow the instructions on how to set up your Access Point:

A. Connecting to AP

1. Firstly, connect USB wireless adapter to your computer.

Start the computer, then right click “Network Neighborhood” and

Select “Property”.

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2. Double click “TCP/IP IEEE802.11Busb WLAN Adapter”, in the

“Configuration” toolbar.

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3. Select the second choice “Assign IP Address”. Then you’ll need to input an

unused network IP address (Please also refer to your Network Neighborhood

Property sheet). The default IP address of AP is (192.168.1.1) Furthermore,

insert (255.255.255.0) for your Network Mask.

4. Then click ‘O.K’ , and ’O.K’ and restart the computer.

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5. Click the red icon on the right hand side of the main window. (If the icon shows

green, it is connecting now, the icon shows red, it isn’t connecting now). And

select “Site Survey”, click “rescan” it shows how many APs are searched in the

receiving range. Select and double click the AP in which you are connecting. It’ll

show the setting situation. Then exit the window.

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B. AP Configuration

Login:

6. Open your internet browser, and enter the IP address of the AP in which you are

using. It will show a configuration window, please enter the word “root” in the

“User Name” blank, and the word “root” in the “password” blank as the default

value.

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Basic Configuration:

8. Click “System” under the “Basic Configuration”, then select the “Access

Point” and fill up the “Host Name” and “Host IP”(IP Address of AP), insert

(255.255.255.0) for your Network Mask. In the “Default Rout” insert the

Gateway IP as its IP Address. Click “Finish”.

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8. Go to “Save & Restart”, click “save”. The AP will be rebooted.

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C. Connecting to WAN

9.Right click “Network Neighborhood” select “Property” and in the

“Configuration” toolbar, then double click “TCP/IP IEEE802.11Busb WLAN

Adapter”.

Select the second choice “Assign IP Address”. Then you’ll need to change an

assigned IP address that can connect to Gateway IP)

Up to now, we set up the Wireless LAN Networking.

Is your Installation Successful?

If the installation is successful, the middle light (wireless) is green and the highest

light (power) and lowest light (Ethernet.) The lowest light will flash whenever

there is traffic on the respective network.

How to Select Wired Network?

The Access Point automatically selects the medium attached. When the cable

network is detected, the network light will turn on.

How to Start your Wired Network?

Now, you can try your wireless internet access. Just type-in your desired web

address, and it will be accessed wirelessly.

Factory Settings

You can reset the Access Point’s Settings to factory defaults by pushing a

paperclip in the little hole next to the power switch when Access Point is turned

off. Hold until the lights at the front of the Access Point lights are off.

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