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Your Installation Guide to

Access Point

WarpLink 2412

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Version 2.0 – January 2001

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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.
Windows 95/98 and Windows 2000 are trademarks of Microsoft Corp.
Pentium is trademark of Intel.
All copyright reserved.

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Table of Contents

Table of Contents 3
Regulatory information 5

1. Welcome 6

1.1 Advantages for Using Wireless Network 6

1.2 About Access Point 7

1.3 Verifying kit contents 7

1.4 Wireless Adapter 7

1.5 System Interoperatability 7

2. Step by Step Installation Guide 8

2.1 Install Access Point 8

2.2 Install APManager to your computer 10

3. Guide to APManager Software 12

3.1 About APManager 12

3.2 APManager Features 12

3.3 APManager Main Window 13

4. Using APManager 15

4.1 Managing WLANs 16

4.2 Managing Access Points 18

4.3 Access Point Propertie Tab 19

4.4 Network Settings Dialog 20

4.5 Searching for Access Points 21

4.6 Manually programming IP addresses 22

4.7 Updating Access Point Settings 23

4.8 More about Cells 24

4.9 Compatibility 24

5. Managing Security 25

5.1 WLAN Security Properties Tab 26

5.2 Managing Access Control 27

5.3 IEEE 802.11b WEP Security 28

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6. Quick Start to Wireless Networking 29

7. Build From Network Wizard 30

7.1 Access Point Settings 31

7.2 Commit to Network 32

7.3 Network Properties 33

7.4 Network Security 34

7.5 Search Network 35

7.6 Confirm Clear Document 36

8. Glossary 36

9. Technical Specifications 37

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Regulatory Information

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.

CAUTION: To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, a separation distance of at least 2.5cm
must be maintained between the antenna of this device and all persons."

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
EN61000-3-2/EN61000-3-3

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1. Welcome

Thank you for purchasing Access Point! Access Point is easy to install and
easy to operate, in no time you can have your own wireless network.

This guide will lead you through the installation process in detail. It describes
most common configurations and a quick start set-up on page 29.
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:

- 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
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 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 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:

- ‘Your Installation Guide to Access Point’

- Access Point

- Power Line

- CD containing APManager Software

If anything is missing, please contact you 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 able to integrate with other brand’s wireless network communication
systems. E.g. Access Point is compatible with all other brands wireless adapter.

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Please Refer Section 5 - Glossary

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2. Step by Step Installation Guide

This section will lead you through the installation of Access Point and
APManager software in thorough detail. You may wish to skip to Quick Start
to Wireless Networking.

2.1 Install 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. Attach the Ethernet cable to the Access Point and Port 1.

3. Insert the power line.

Port 1 Port 2

AP Computer

Ethernet Bus

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Is your Installation Successful?

At the front of the Access Point you will see three pictures
If the installation is successful, the middle is green and the highest

(WLAN) and lowest (Wired Network) flash whenever there is traffic on the
respective network.2

How to Select Wired Network?

The Access Point automatically selects the medium attached. When the cable
network is detected, the network will turn yellow

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 are off
When you push a paperclip in the reset hole while the Access Point is switched on,

only the lock set y APManager is deactivated.

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

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2.2 Install APManager

To Install APManager, please insert CD containing APManger into one computer
of the LAN. Wait a few seconds for the screen below to show up. If unsuccessful,
please go to ‘My Computer’ and double click on CD-ROM drive.

A copy of the user manual is also available here as an option. You’ll need Adobe
reader to view the documents.

Choose Install IEEE 802.11b APManager and follow through the steps.
Installation is successful if screen below show up, tick box [Install IEEE 802.11b
APManager] to launch APManager.

Congratulations, APManager is successfully installed! Please continue reading to
learn how to operate APManager

To Launch APManager, tick the box shown on the above screen [Yes launch IEEE

802.11b APManager] and press ‘Select’. Please continue reading to learn how to
manage your Wireless LAN using APManager. A quick start guide is available on
page 28.

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3.Guide to APManager Software

3.1 About APManager

APManager software allows users to view contents of all wireless network under
Windows system (e.g. how many Access Points there are in a WLAN). You can
use APManager 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
SNMP3 automatically. All indicate a simpler management for your wireless LAN4.
APManager is easy to operate and clear to understand, please keep reading for
further detail.

3.2 APManager Features

APManager 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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Simple Network Management Protocol

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Local Area Network