Edimax Technology EW-7205AP user manual Introduction

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Introduction

USB Port

The USB port which connects to an USB-ready PC is used to configure the Access Point. To work with USB port, the PC must be running Windows 98, Me, 2000 or XP.

DC Adapter Port

Insert the power jack of the power adapter into this port.

10/100Mbps

This port connects to Ethernet network devices, such as a hub, switch, or router.

Reset

If problems occur with the Access Point, press the Access Point’s reset button with a pencil tip and the Access Point will re-boot itself immediately.

SMB Antenna Connector

The SMB Antenna Connector is where external antenna is connected to the Access Point. While external antenna is connected, the internal antenna will be disabled automatically.

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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 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 PointFiltering Configuration IP ConfigurationRefresh Privacy Options Operational SettingsEssid Shared Key Open SystemBoth 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 UpgradeUsing the Tftp Client How to Install the Tftp ClientTftp 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?What is a MAC Address? What is WEP?Can data be intercepted while transmitting through the air?