Edimax Technology EW-7205AP Can the Wireless Access Point act as my Dhcp Server?, What is Ad-hoc?

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Troubleshooting

Chapter 5 Troubleshooting

This chapter provides solutions to problems usually encountered during the installation and operation of the Wireless LAN Access Point.

1.Can the Wireless Access Point act as my DHCP Server?

No. The Access Point is nothing more than a wireless hub, and, cannot be configured to handle any DHCP server capabilities.

2.Can the Wireless Access Point connect to PC directly?

Yes. The Wireless Access Point can be connected to a PC through the use of a crossover UTP cable. Connect one end of the cable to the Ethernet Port of the Wireless Access Point and the other end to the PC’s NIC card. Make sure the Access Point and your PC are in the same subnet. You can use the SNMP Manager to configure the Wireless Access Point directly without building a real WLAN network.

3.What is Ad-hoc?

An Ad-hoc wireless LAN is a group of computers, each with a WLAN adapter, connected as an independent wireless LAN.

4.What is Infrastructure?

An integrated wireless and wired LAN is called an Infrastructure configuration.

5.What is BSS ID?

A group of wireless stations and an Access Point compose a Basic Service Set (BSS). Computers in a BSS must be configured with the same BSSID.

6.What is ESSID?

An Infrastructure configuration could also support roaming capability for mobile workers. More than one BSS can be configured as an Extended Service Set (ESS). Users within an ESS could roam freely between BSSs while maintaining a continuous connection to the wireless network stations and the Wireless LAN Access Points.

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Contents Wireless LAN Access Point Table of Contents Features Package ContentsSpecifications Front Panel System RequirementPhysical Description Description Back PanelIntroduction Hardware Installation is complete Locate an optimum location for the Wireless LAN Access PointAP Utility How to Install the AP UtilityUsing the AP Utility Access Point Snmp ManagerFor Example Ethernet IP Address Wireless MAC AddressParameters Description MAC Address Regulatory DomainParameters Description Auto Rate Fall Back Wireless ChannelWireless Fragmentation Wireless RTS ThresholdBeacon Period Parameters/Buttons Description Authentication TypeAccess Point Name Operational Rate SetAdministrator Access Parameters/Buttons Description Operational ModeUser Access AdministratorWEP 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 PointRefresh IP ConfigurationFiltering Configuration Privacy Options Operational SettingsEssid Both Open SystemShared Key Modify Authorized MAC Address Enable Snmp Traps Authorization Password Setting Associated Station Reset DeviceRestore Default Viewing the Wireless Statistics Polling IntervalEthernet Statistics Wireless StatisticsTftp Client Wireless LAN Access Point Firmware UpgradeTftp Client How to Install the Tftp ClientUsing the Tftp Client Wireless LAN Access Point Firmware Upgrade What is Infrastructure? Can the Wireless Access Point act as my Dhcp Server?Can the Wireless Access Point connect to PC directly? What is Ad-hoc?Can data be intercepted while transmitting through the air? What is WEP?What is a MAC Address?