Edimax Technology EW-7205AP Parameters/Buttons Description Authentication Type, Access Point Name

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Wireless LAN Access Point Configuration

Parameters/Buttons

Description

Authentication Type

Defines the Access Point’s authentication type. Only the

 

Wireless Stations that pass the authentication test can

 

connect to the Access Point.

 

Open System: any stations can associate with the

 

Access Point without authentication.

 

Shared Key: stations using a shared key (the WEP Key

 

identified by the Access Point) can associate with the

 

Access Point.

 

Both: any stations can associate with the Access Point

 

with or without authentication.

Access Point Name

Enter the Access Point’s name.

Operational Rate Set

By default the Access Point adaptively selects the highest

 

possible rate for transmission. In case of obstacles or

 

interference, the system will adjust the speed

 

automatically. Select the basic rates to be used: 82 84 8B

 

96 (1-2-5.5-11 Mbps) or 82 84 0B 16 (1-2 Mbps).

Beacon Period

Set the Beacon Period parameter, which specifies the

 

duration between beacon packets (milliseconds). The

 

range for the beacon period is between 20-1000 with a

 

typical value of 100.

DTIM

Determines the interval the Access Point will send its

 

broadcast traffic. Default value is 4 beacons.

Receive Antenna

Sets which antenna is used for reception. Select Diversity

 

Antenna for the Access Point.

Transmit Antenna

Sets which antenna is used for transmission. Select

 

Diversity Antenna for the Access Point.

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Contents Wireless LAN Access Point Table of Contents Features Package ContentsSpecifications Physical Description System RequirementFront Panel Description Back PanelIntroduction Hardware Installation is complete Locate an optimum location for the Wireless LAN Access PointUsing the AP Utility How to Install the AP UtilityAccess Point Snmp Manager AP Utility For Example Parameters Description MAC Address Wireless MAC AddressRegulatory Domain Ethernet IP AddressWireless Fragmentation Wireless ChannelWireless RTS Threshold Parameters Description Auto Rate Fall BackAccess Point Name Parameters/Buttons Description Authentication TypeOperational Rate Set Beacon PeriodUser Access Parameters/Buttons Description Operational ModeAdministrator Administrator AccessWEP 128 keys #1-#4 Parameters/Buttons Description Snmp TrapsHow to Install the Snmp Manager Access Point Snmp ManagerWireless LAN Access Point Configuration Wireless LAN Access Point Configuration Wireless LAN Access Point Configuration Default IP Address Default Sub Mask Using the Snmp ManagerConnecting to the Access Point Connect to the Access Point Configuring the Access Point Download Changes Find Access PointFiltering Configuration IP ConfigurationRefresh Privacy Options Operational SettingsEssid Shared Key Open SystemBoth Modify Authorized MAC Address Enable Snmp Traps Authorization Password Setting Restore Default Reset DeviceViewing the Wireless Statistics Polling Interval Associated StationEthernet Statistics Wireless StatisticsTftp Client Wireless LAN Access Point Firmware UpgradeUsing the Tftp Client How to Install the Tftp ClientTftp Client Wireless LAN Access Point Firmware Upgrade Can the Wireless Access Point connect to PC directly? Can the Wireless Access Point act as my Dhcp Server?What is Ad-hoc? What is Infrastructure?What is a MAC Address? What is WEP?Can data be intercepted while transmitting through the air?