Wistron NeWeb AP200 User Manual

Your Installation Guide to

Access Point

Version 2.1 – January 2002

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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 Installation Guide 7

3. Access Point SNMP Manager 8

3.1 About Access Point SNMP Manager 8

3.2 Install SNMP Manager 9

3.3 Uninstall SNMP Manager 13

4. Using Access Point SNMP Manager 14

4.1 Connecting to Access Point 14

4.2 Configuring the Access Point 16

4.2.1 Setting the IP address of the Access Point 16

4.2.2 File menu 16

4.2.3 Setup menu 17

4.2.4 Commands menu 22

4.2.5 Info menu 23

4.2.6 Traps menu 27

4.2.7 Network menu 27

4.2.8 Window menu 27

4.2.9 Help menu 27

5. Glossary 28

6. Technical Specifications 30

Regulatory Information

This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

CAUTION STATEMENT RF Radiation Exposure Statement: 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.

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.

USA – Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B Digital Devices,

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 instruction, 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 or more of the following

measures:

- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna

- Increase the separation between the equipment and the 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.

Canada – Industry Canada (IC)

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

Equipment Regulations.

1. Welcome

Thank you for purchasing Access Point! Access Point is easy to install and easy

to operate—in no time you will have your own wireless network.

This guide will lead you through the installation process in detail. Please read

this manual carefully and keep it for future reference.

You need to have a basic knowledge of installation procedures for network

operating systems under Microsoft Windows 95 (or up) and Windows NT.

1.1 Advantages for Using Wireless Network

Advantages for Using a Wireless Network:

- For 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: users can access the network as they move from

meeting to meeting, can get up-to-date access to information and can

communicate while ‘on the go’.

- Easy Network: with quick network setup and collaboration software, on site

consultants and small workgroups increase efficiency and productivity.

- 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 enterprises to set up

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

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 are built-in

which creates further wireless atmosphere and a cleaner look. The Access Point is a

wired to wireless bridge that you can use to connect wireless cells 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 Kit Contents

The contents of the box should include the following items:

- User’s Guide

- Quick Start Guide

- Access Point (with the MAC-address in the back)

- Power Line

- CD: containing Installation Driver and SNMP Manager Software

If you find any incorrect, missing or damaged parts, please contact the vendor

immediately.

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,

whereas 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.

2. Step-by-Step Installation Guide

This section helps you with the installation of the Access Point. Please follow

the instructions on how to install your Access Point:

1. Mount the Access Point firmly to the wall on the desired position. A drill model is

supplied as a separate sheet with this manual.

2. Connect Ethernet cable to Access Point’s RJ-45 Port

3. Connect power adapter to Access Point, and “Power” LED of Access Point will

turn green.

Is your Installation Successful?

At the front of Access Point you will see three LEDs.

If the installation is successful, the “Power” LED is green, and the “RF” LED and

the “Ethernet” LED flash whenever there is traffic on the respective network.

How to Select Wired Network?

Access Point will automatically select the medium attached. When the cable

network is detected, the “Ethernet” LED will turn yellow.

Factory Settings

You can reset Access Point to factory default settings by pushing a paperclip into

the little hole next to the power switch when Access Point is turned off. Hold until

the lights of the 3 LEDs at the front of the Access Point are off. When you push a

paperclip in the reset hole while the Access Point is switched on, only the lock set

Access Point SNMP Manager is deactivated.

The –insert pic- flash at least 10 times per second for the wireless LAN because of so-called ‘beacons’

3. Access Point SNMP Manager

3.1 About Access Point SNMP Manager

Access Point SNMP Manager allows users to view contents of all wireless networks

under Windows system (e.g. how many Access Points there are in a WLAN). You can

use it to control a large number of IEEE 802.11b Access Points from a single location.

Further more, the Access Points are remotely updated through the SNMP automatically.

All indicate a simpler management for your wireless LAN. Access Point SNMP

Manager is easy to operate and understand.

SNMP Manager allows you to edit your WLAN in the following areas:

- Adding and removing Access Points from WLAN

- Restricting access to the Wireless network

- Managing data protection options such as IEEE 802.11b

- Assigning radio channel for optimal cell management

- Grouping the wireless network into multiple WLANs with individual access

control and security options

- Programming an Access Point with a specified IP address

- Setting the SNMP Write Community String

- Storing the Access Point configuration on disk

- Verifying the status of all Access Points in the network

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