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NOTE: Ensure the MAC Address entered is in the correct format (i.e., six sets of two hex- idecimal numbers separated by colons). A properly formatted MAC address would be the following:

00:20:ea:08:00:17

If an incorrectly formatted MAC address is entered, an error message stating that an invalid MAC address has been entered appears. If this occurs, enter a properly format- ted MAC address.

Information

The “Information” screen contains the Access Point’s current configuration informa- tion. No settings can be changed from this screen.

Administration

The “Administration” menu page enables you to change the User Name And Password settings that allow access to the Access Point’s control panel. This page also has menu selections to enable upgrades to the Access Point’s firmware.

The Username/Password setting is disabled when the Access Point is shipped from the factory to allow for easy first-time access to the control panel. There is no menu selection to enable the password feature - simply changing the password activates it to its normal enabled state.

To change the Access Point’s Username and Password:

1.Enter a a user name into Username text box (or leave the default “admin”) and a password in the New Password text box.

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Contents Wireless Access Point Table of Contents Page Introduction1 Package ContentsMinimum System Requirements Wireless LED Access Point FeaturesPower LED Front PanelRear Panel Power PortReset Button LAN PortTechnical Support Wireless2 Networking Basics Creating a Wireless NetworkExtending a Wired Network To add wireless networking to an established wired networkCreating a Wireless Network from a Single Computer Before Installing Installing Access PointConnecting the Access Point Placing or Mounting the Access Point Setting Up Access Point Configuring the Access Point Making a ConnectionViewing The Control Panel Setting the IP Address Basic Settings Page To Enable WEP 802.1x SecurityTo Enable WPA WPA SecurityTo Enable WPA with Advanced SettingsMAC Authentication Access Control Administration InformationUpgrading Your Access Point’s Firmware Save and RestartTo Upgrade Your Access Point’s Firmware Associated StationsFrequently Asked Questions Troubleshooting & FAQsTroubleshooting How far can I be from the Access Point and still connect?Does the Access Point provide load balancing capabilities? How fast is the wireless network?Can I share my Internet connection using the Access Point? Will cordless phones interfere with the Access Point?What is WEP? What is WPA? How do I make a HEX-based WEP key?Setting Up Static IP Windows 98 and 98 SEPage Page 192.168.0.2 Windows Me Page Dont include the periods they are automatically entered Windows Page Page Internet Protocol TCP/IP Properties window appears Windows XP Connections option Internet Protocol TCP/IP Properties window appears 192.182.0.2 Management SpecificationsBSecurity AptitudeFeatures UsabilityData Rates Specifications InterfaceWireless Operating RangeSecurity RoamingStandards Compliance EnvironmentalLimited Warranty PowerCompliance Certification Modifications Regulatory Compliance NoticesClass B Equipment Page Limited Warranty Published specifications or user guide