Universal Scientific Industrial Co. AP-AG-AT-02, User Manual

Page 1: ...Pro2 Wireless Access Point User Guide Model AP AG AT 02 Draft Version V0 1 Corporate Headquarters Universal Scientific Industrial Co Ltd http www usi com tw Tel 886 59 2350876 Fax 886 49 2351093 Published OCT 2003 ...

Page 2: ...n could void authority to use this equipment For the safety reason people should not work in a situation which RF Exposure limits be exceeded To prevent the situation happening people who work with the antenna should be aware of the following rules 1 In case the accesspoiont is operating with its integral antenna or when oprating with range extender model under 1 special measures have to be taken ...

Page 3: ...Address 141 Lane 351 Taiping Road Sec 1 Tsao Tuen Nan Tou Taiwan Tel 886 49 2350876 2325876 Fax 886 49 2329561 2337360 E mail usi ms usi com tw Technical Support in the US Address 3590 Peterson Way Santa Clara CA 95054 USA Tel 1 408 986 6589 Fax 1 408 432 0440 E mail alex_lee ms usi com tw altliao ms usi com tw Product variants that support 5 15 5 25 GHz frequency range are not equipped with exter...

Page 4: ...figurations 2 Content of Product Kit 2 1 Before You Start 2 2 System Requirements 2 3 Mechanical Description 2 4 Hardware Installation 3 Configure The Access Point 3 1 Using the Access Point Utility 3 2 Using the Web Management 3 3 Using the Telnet 4 TroubleShooting Appendix A Glossary ...

Page 5: ...PC Card installed and get free to read e mail download files or surf the Web while sitting anywhere With several Access Points users can solve the problem to build LANs in frequently changed environments such as open space show rooms meeting rooms and manufacturing sites that are frequently rearranged With embedded Mini PCI cards and wireless PC cards it is convenient for mobile workers such as do...

Page 6: ...e access point connects the wireless clients together The Access Point acts as a center point for all wireless communications This would increase efficiency of the communications since the wireless adapters do not need to be within direct range of each other Wireless Infrastructure with Stations Attaching to a Wired LAN The 802 11a g WLAN Access Point will provide an access to the local LAN LAN in...

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Page 8: ...8 1 3 System Configurations The 802 11a g Access Point can be configured in a variety of network system configurations ...

Page 9: ...t CD Caution Please verify the power adapter is correct according to the country If there is any missing or improperly functioning item please contact your local supplier If any of the above items are not included or damaged please contact your local dealer for support 2 2 System Requirements Installation of the Wireless LAN Access Point requires 1 An AC power outlet 100 240V 50 60Hz which supplie...

Page 10: ... Icon Port State Indicator Power On Green WAN Port Link Active combined with 10 100 status Flash Yellow per 10 Mbps packet Green per 100 Mbps packet Wireless LAN Gateway only Link Active combined with 10 100 status Flash Yellow per 10 Mbps packet Green per 100 Mbps packet ...

Page 11: ...k status The Link LED is a good indicator to see if you have proper Ethernet connection RS232 Port Users may connect a RS232 cable to a server to configure the server console Reload NOTE The button labeled Reload enables you to restore the Access Point s default setting This is used when you forget the password Please detach the DC power plug and press the Reload button on the back panel of the Ac...

Page 12: ...t Site Selection Before installation determine the Access Point location Proper placement of the Access Point is critical to ensure optimum radio range and performance You may use the Site Survey and Access Points Browser utility The utilities came with the wireless PC Card to choose a proper placement for your Access Point Typically the best location to place your Access Point at your site is the...

Page 13: ...Access Point to a PC Connect the Power Cable Connect the power adapter to the power socket on the 802 11a g Access Point and plug the other end of the power into an electrical outlet The Access Point will be powered on and all 6 indicators on the top panel will flash in sequence to test the functionality of the indicators NOTE ONLY use the power adapter supplied with the Access Point Otherwise the...

Page 14: ...Access Point Manager utility 1 Insert the Software and Documentation CD into the CD ROM drive or the floppy disk that came with your product kit into the floppy drive on your computer 2 From the Start menu on the Windows desktop choose Run 3 In the Run dialog box type the path where the utility is located then click OK For floppy installation A setup 4 Follow the on screen instructions to install ...

Page 15: ...15 3 Enter the password to login to the Inter Building Access Point The default password is default The main page will show up ...

Page 16: ...16 3 3 Using the Telnet ...

Page 17: ...to solve the problem by checking the LED activity the error may be caused from configuration mismatch which prevents the Access Point from establishing a wireless connection with the network You may check the following to ensure normal operation of the Inter Building Access Point WEP keys If data encryption is activated always remember to set WEP keys exactly the same on the Access Point as are on...

Page 18: ...Stands for Extended Service Set More than one BSS can be configured as an Extended Service Set Mobile users can roam between BSS in an ESS Ethernet A popular local area data communications network originally developed by Xerox Corp which accepts transmission from computers and terminals Ethernet operates on 10 Mbps baseband transmission over shielded coaxial cable or over shielded twisted pair tel...

Page 19: ...19 mechanism will NOT be enabled Web Management Network management by using web browser connecting to the target devices ...