Mitsubishi Electronics A111 user manual To disable this function

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Chapter 2 - Installation

IMPORTANT: Before setting up a WDS network, make sure all APs have the same Channel and WEP encryption settings.

Quick Start

Chapter 2

Enter a MAC Address on the Access Control

Enter a MAC Address on the WDS page and

page and select Accept or Reject or Disable.

click Add, then select WDS enabled or uncheck

 

 

to disable this function.

 

Note: Both the Access Control and WDS

 

 

functions require MAC addresses using 12

 

 

hexidecimal numbers.

 

 

 

 

Soft AP Mode will also provide two extra tabs on the Status pages - Association Table and Event Log. TheAssociation Table shows clients that are currently connected to the Soft AP.

The Event Log tracks messages associated with the Soft AP.

IMPORTANT: If the end points of a chain are connected to each other a loop is created. Normally it is advised to avoid loops involving bridges as it can lead to performance breakdowns and broadcast or multicast storms.

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Contents Wireless Card Adaptor User’s Manual A111 Wireless Card Adaptor Disclaimer Installation InstallationProceduresSystem Requirements Installation Installing the A111 utilities and driver ClickInstallA111WLANCardUtilities/DriverConfiguring the Wlan utility Quick Start Select Soft AP Mode Soft AP Windows XP OnlyAccess Control Soft AP Access Control and WDSAccess Control and WDS Settings Network Range ExtensionTo disable this function LNK Link LED Reading the A111 Status IndicatorsACT Activity LED Reference ChapterOverviewAdditional Reference Windows XP Wireless Options A111ControlCenter Using the Control Center TaskbarStarting the Control Center manually Reference Wireless Status Icons on the taskbar Reference Taskbar Icon Right Menu Taskbar Icon Launch Wireless SettingsTaskbar Icon Left Menu Starting Wireless Settings Wireless Settings UtilityStatus Status Tab Current Channel Reference Association StateMAC address Current Data RateReference Radio State Activate ConfigurationSave as Profile Frame Sent/Received Frame ErrorStatus Connection Tab Connection QualityStatus IP Config Tab ButtonNetwork Type Config Basic TabAs Wireless LAN Network Name SsidData Rate Reference ChannelOthers Data encryption WEP enabled Config Encryption TabWireless Network Key Default Key Two ways to assign WEP keysReference 64/128-bit versus 40/104-bit Survey Site Survey Tab ButtonsAbout Version Info Tab Exit Wireless Settings Link StateAd Hoc Software Reference Windows XP Wireless Properties Wireless Properties ChapterReference Windows XP Wireless Properties Cannot connect to any Access Points TroubleshootingVerify if the A111 card is installed correctly Verify that the Network Type is in Infrastructure modeBad link quality or bad signal strength Cannot connect to a Station A111 CardGlossary Cofdm for 802.11a or 802.11g Default KeyDevice Name DSL Modem Digital Subscriber Line Dhcp Dynamic Host Configuration ProtocolDNS Server Address Domain Name System Direct-Sequence Spread Spectrum for 802.11bEncryption Extended Service Set ESSEssid Extended Service Set Identifier EthernetIeee Ieee 802.11a 54Mbits/secIeee 802.11g ISP Internet Service ProviderIeee 802.11b 11Mbits/sec InfrastructureNAT Network Address Translation MAC Address Media Access ControlLAN Local Area Network NIC Network Interface CardPreamble Ssid Service Set IdentifierWeca Wireless Ethernet Compatibility Alliance Radio Frequency RF Terms GHz, MHz, HzWlan Wireless Local Area Network WPA Wi-Fi Protected AccessService Contacts Western Australia