TwinMOS 73-TMWGA-001 User Manual
TwinMOS Octopus
802.11 b/g
Wir eless AP
(71-WGAIU-C01)
User’s Manual
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Octopus G Series Wireless AP
Contents
PACKAGE CONTENTS.............................................................................................................................2
INTRODUCTION .......................................................................................................................................3
DESCRIPTION OF HARDWARE..............................................................................................................4
BASIC INSTALLATION PROCEDURE....................................................................................................6
CONNECTING THE AP ...........................................................................................................................9
WEB MANAGEMENT SETTINGS.........................................................................................................13
TROUBLESHOOTING.............................................................................................................................23
GLOSSARY...............................................................................................................................................24
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS.............................................................................................................27
FCC CAUTION .......................................................................................................................................29
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Octopus G Series Wireless AP
PACKAGE CONTENTS
Unpack your Octopus Wir eless AP kit and verify that all items are present.
Octopus Wireless AP
User’s Manual (on CD)
Quick Installation Guide
AC Power Adapter (5V/ 2A)
Ethernet Cable
If any of the items described appear to be damaged or missing, please contact your reseller.
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Octopus G Series Wireless AP
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the Wireless AP. The Wireless AP is an ideal broadband sharing solution
for SOHO and home networks, featuring a wireless LAN function that reduces the necessity of
connecting stations via a wired LAN.
The Wireless AP manages all IP address assignments by DHCP, relieving users of the necessity of
manually configuring clients for inter-client communication and access to the Internet.
The intuitive Web browser interface enables users to configure all aspects of the AP, including
making LAN settings, making access restrictions, setting administrative and user passwords.
This Octopus Wireless AP supports following features：
Compatible with IEEE 802.11b/g Direct Sequence high data rate specifications.
Supports high-speed wireless connections up to 54 Mbps
Dynamic data rate scaling at 1,2,5.5,6,9,11,12,18,22,24,36,48,and 54Mbps.
Easy setup through a Web browser on any operating system that supports TCP/IP.
10/100 Mbps Ethernet port.
DHCP client.
Supports WPA(Wi-Fi Protected Access) security.
64/128-bit Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) data encryption.
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Description of Hardware
Front Panel
Octopus G Series Wireless AP
The front panel provides LED’s for device status. Refer to the following table for the meaning of each
feature.
LED State Color Meaning
On Green The device is receiving power.
Power
Off ━ The device is not receiving power.
On Green Indicates WLAN status.
WLAN
On Flashing Green Indicates WLAN traffic.
LAN
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On Red Indicates link speed (100/10 Mbps)
On Flashing Red Packet transmits or receives activity.
Off ━ No link activity.
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Rear Panel
Octopus G Series Wireless AP
Item Description
LAN port
The four RJ-45 Ethernet ports allow you to connect client PC or LAN
hubs to the Wireless AP.
Power port Connect the included power adapter to this inlet.
Warning: The included power adapter is DC 5V/2A. Using the wrong
type of power adapter may cause damage.
Antenna Two antennas provide wireless LAN functionality and ensure optimal
signal strength.
Reset button (Side) Use this button to reset the power and restore the default factory
settings by pressing this button for five seconds.
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Octopus G Series Wireless AP
Basic Installation Procedure
Connecting the AP to the LAN
You can connect the WLAN 11b AP to your PC, a hub, or a switch. Run the Ethernet cable from one of
the LAN ports on the rear of the WLAN 11b AP to your computer’s network adapter or to another
network device. You can also connect the WLAN 11b AP to your PC or to a client adapter via radio
signals. Position one antenna on the back of the WLAN 11b AP into the desired positions.
Power On
Connect the power adapter to the WLAN 11b AP.
To LAN adapter on
PC or Hub
To Power adapter
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SOHO/Home Networking
Octopus G Series Wireless AP
Internal
Internal
xDSL/Cable modem
Wireless
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Office Networking
Octopus G Series Wireless AP
Wireless
Hub
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