Mitsubishi Electronics A111 user manual Status IP Config Tab, Button

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Chapter 3 - Reference

Status - IP Config Tab

The IP Config tab shows all the current network configuration information for the A111 card. Use it to verify your network settings.

IP Config will display all the current TCP/IP configuration values including the IP address, subnet mask, default gateway and Windows Internet Naming Service (WINS) and DNS configuration.

Wireless Settings

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IP Release - Clicking this button will attempt to release the DHCP IP address for the A111 card in case you wish to remove your IP address.

IP Renew - Clicking this button will attempt to renew the DHCP IP address for the A111 card in case you want to obtain a new IP address.

NOTE: The IP Release and IP Renew buttons can only be used on an A111 card adaptor that is configured with DHCP.

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Contents Wireless Card Adaptor User’s Manual A111 Wireless Card Adaptor Disclaimer InstallationProcedures InstallationSystem Requirements ClickInstallA111WLANCardUtilities/Driver Installation Installing the A111 utilities and driverConfiguring the Wlan utility Quick Start Soft AP Windows XP Only Select Soft AP ModeAccess Control and WDS Settings Soft AP Access Control and WDSAccess Control Network Range ExtensionTo disable this function Reading the A111 Status Indicators LNK Link LEDACT Activity LED ChapterOverview ReferenceAdditional Reference Windows XP Wireless Options Using the Control Center Taskbar A111ControlCenterStarting the Control Center manually Reference Wireless Status Icons on the taskbar Taskbar Icon Launch Wireless Settings Reference Taskbar Icon Right MenuTaskbar Icon Left Menu Wireless Settings Utility Starting Wireless SettingsStatus Status Tab MAC address Reference Association StateCurrent Channel Current Data RateActivate Configuration Reference Radio StateSave as Profile Status Connection Tab Frame ErrorFrame Sent/Received Connection QualityButton Status IP Config TabAs Wireless LAN Config Basic TabNetwork Type Network Name SsidReference Channel Data RateOthers Config Encryption Tab Data encryption WEP enabledWireless Network Key Two ways to assign WEP keys Default KeyReference 64/128-bit versus 40/104-bit Buttons Survey Site Survey TabAbout Version Info Tab Link State Exit Wireless SettingsAd Hoc Software Reference Wireless Properties Chapter Windows XP Wireless PropertiesReference Windows XP Wireless Properties Verify if the A111 card is installed correctly TroubleshootingCannot connect to any Access Points Verify that the Network Type is in Infrastructure modeCannot connect to a Station A111 Card Bad link quality or bad signal strengthGlossary Default Key Cofdm for 802.11a or 802.11gDevice Name DNS Server Address Domain Name System Dhcp Dynamic Host Configuration ProtocolDSL Modem Digital Subscriber Line Direct-Sequence Spread Spectrum for 802.11bEssid Extended Service Set Identifier Extended Service Set ESSEncryption EthernetIeee 802.11a 54Mbits/sec IeeeIeee 802.11b 11Mbits/sec ISP Internet Service ProviderIeee 802.11g InfrastructureLAN Local Area Network MAC Address Media Access ControlNAT Network Address Translation NIC Network Interface CardWeca Wireless Ethernet Compatibility Alliance Ssid Service Set IdentifierPreamble Radio Frequency RF Terms GHz, MHz, HzWPA Wi-Fi Protected Access Wlan Wireless Local Area NetworkService Contacts Western Australia