NetComm manual Rev YML668 NP5400 11g Wireless Access Point User Guide

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1.Find an optimum location for the Access Point. The best place for the Access Point is usually at the center of your wireless network, with line of sight to all of your mobile stations. Placing the unit in the celing is ideal.

2.Fix the direction of the antenna. Try to place it in a position which can best cover your wireless network. Normally, the higher you place the antenna, the better the performance will be. The antenna's position enhances the receiving sensitivity.

3.Connect a standard Ethernet network cable to the Access Point. Then, connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to a switch or hub. The Access Point will then be connected to your wired Network.

4.Connect the AC Power Adapter to the Access Point's Power port and plug the other end into an electrical outlet. Only use the power adapter supplied with the Access Point. Use of a different adapter may result in product damage.

Now that the hardware installation is complete, proceed to Chapter 5: Setting Up the 11g Wireless Access Point for directions on how to set up the Access Point.

Note: In order for all other wireless devices to communicate with the Access Point, those devices must be operating in Infrastructure Mode. If any wireless devices are configured in Ad Hoc Mode, they will not be recognized by the Access Point.

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Contents Page Contents LAN Features NetComm 11G 54Mbps Wireless Access PointConfiguration & Management IntroductionPlanning Your Wireless Network Network TopologyRoaming How to Make Your Wireless Network More Secure Back Panel Your NetComm 11G Wireless APLED Front PanelDiag LANConnecting the Wireless AP Package ContentsHardware Installation Rev YML668 NP5400 11g Wireless Access Point User Guide Setting Up the Wireless Access Point Connecting the AP to your NetworkSetting Up TCP/IP in Windows TCP/IP Setup for Windows 98 and Millennium TCP/IP Setup for Windows Installing the Wireless Navigator Startup and Login Configuring the Access Point Info Tab Access Point InformationAssoc Tab Wireless TabAdvanced Tab Access TabSecurity Tab IP Address Tab Admin Tab CommandsHelp Tab Firmware Upgrade Procedure Frequently Asked Questions Appendix a TroubleshootingCan the Access Point act as my Dhcp Server? What is Roaming?What is ESSID? What is BSS ID?What is ISM band? What is Spread Spectrum?What is a MACAddress? What is WEP?How do I reset the Access Point? How do I resolve issues with signal loss?Dhcp Appendix B GlossaryDynamic IP Address S SESS FirmwareInfrastructure Network IpconfigIP Address ISPSsid OfdmTCP/IP TCPUDP WEPAppendix C Specifications Trademarks and Notices Registering your NetComm ProductWarranty Registration Form Page Limitations of Warranty Product WarrantySpecifications