Teletronics AP-XI-1500 User Manual

11Mbps Wireless Inter-building Access Point
Quick Start Guide Version 2.9.0

The next-generation wireless LAN device – 11Mbps Wireless Inter-building Access Point,
are specially designed for Point-to-Point and Point-to-Multipoint applications, offering
campus-wide connections between buildings at a speed of up to 11Mbps. Fully compliant
with IEEE802.11b standard, the Wireless Inter-building Access Point provides powerful
features such as Windows-based Access Point Utility, WEB Management, WEP, Access
Control , SNMP and more.

Package Content

11Mbps Wireless Inter -building Access Point….. .x1 AC Power Adapter….. .x1
Default Dipole Antenna……………. ……………x2 AP Stand ………………x1
Product CD or Floppy Diskette………………… .x1 Quick Start Guide……. x1

NOTE: If any of the above items are missing or damaged, please contact your local dealer
for support.

Installing the Wireless Inter-Building Access Point

n Connect the two dipole antennas to the connectors on the two sides of the Access

Point. For inter-building application, however, it is sufficient that an antenna is used.
You may control which antenna to do Tx/Rx for better performance (to avoid
interfering signals). The configuration is as follows:

Ø Assign an IP Address for the Wireless Inter-Building Access Point. (For

instructions please refer to page 6.)

Ø Telnet into the Access Point.
Ø Type the command “

Ø Enter “

back panel of the Access Point.) (Default value: Diversity)

set antenna a_only/b_only

set antenna

”. The following screen shows up.

”. (Antenna A labeled “

ANT. A

” is on the

Ø Type the “save” and “reset” to make the configuration take effect.

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n Insert the stand into the side slot of the Inter-Building Access Point, figured as below:

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ANT. A

n Connect the Wireless Inter-building Access Point to a hub/station with a UTP

Ethernet cable . When connecting the Access Point to a PC, please use a cross-over
RJ-45 cable.

n Connect the power adapter to the power socket on the Access Point, and plug the

other end of the power pack into an electrical outlet.

NOTE: Use ONLY the power adapter supplied with the Wireless Inter -building Access
Point. Otherwise, the product may be damaged.

LINK

DEFAULT

MDI

DC 12V

NOTE: The button , labeled “DEFAULT ” on the back panel of the Access Point, enables
you to retrieve the Access Point’s default setting. This is used when you forget the
password. Please detach the DC power plug and press the “DEFAULT” button on the
back panel of the Access Point. Reconnect the power and keep holding the button in for a
few seconds until the “AP” LED indicator blinks. This will start the Access Point with
default settings and enable you to configure the Access Point via utility, telnet or Web
again.

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Configuring the Wireless Inter-Building Access Point

The 11Mbps Wireless Inter-building Access Point allows configuration either via the
configuration utility, known as Access Point Utility, Web Management, or remote access
through TCP/IP (Telnet) connection.

Access Point Utility

The following gives instructions guiding you through the installations of the Access Point
Utility.

1. Insert the Software CD-ROM or floppy disk into the corresponding drive on your
computer.

2. Run the setup utility.

3. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the Access Point Utility.

4. Upon completion, execute the Access Point Utility, and it will browse all the Access
Points available on the network.

5. Double click an Access Point icon to access its property dialog box. After entering the
default password, you will be able to view/make configuration of the Wireless
Inter-building Access Point as you desire.

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