Edimax Technology EW-7205AP Locate an optimum location for the Wireless LAN Access Point

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Wireless LAN Access Point Connection

Chapter 2 Wireless LAN Access Point Connection

1.Locate an optimum location for the Wireless LAN Access Point.

The best location for your Wireless LAN Access Point is usually at the center of your wireless network, with line of sight to all of your mobile stations.

2.Connect the Wireless LAN Access Point to your 10/100Mbps network. Connect one end of standard UTP cable to the Wireless LAN Access Point’s 10/100Mbps RJ-45 connector and connect the other end of the cable to a switch or a hub. The Wireless LAN Access Point will then be connected to your 10/100Mbps Network.

3.For configuration purposes, connect the Wireless LAN Access Point to your PC through the USB port.

If the USB port of your PC is working properly, your system should immediately recognize the Access Point and attempt to install a driver for it. Make sure that the Setup CD is inserted into your CD-ROM drive and then follow the instructions of the setup program. Select Specify a location and type in the blank field D:\ Driver\Winxxx (where “D” specifies your CD-ROM) to install the driver automatically. The driver supports Windows 98/98SE/Me/2000/XP operating systems.

Note: Windows 2000 driver can also be used as Windows XP driver.

4.Connect the AC Power Adapter to the Wireless LAN Access Point’s Power Socket.

Only use the power adapter supplied with the Wireless LAN Access Point. Using a different adapter may damage the product.

The Hardware Installation is complete.

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Contents Wireless LAN Access Point Table of Contents Package Contents FeaturesSpecifications Front Panel System RequirementPhysical Description Back Panel DescriptionIntroduction Locate an optimum location for the Wireless LAN Access Point Hardware Installation is completeHow to Install the AP Utility Using the AP UtilityAccess Point Snmp Manager AP UtilityFor Example Wireless MAC Address Parameters Description MAC AddressRegulatory Domain Ethernet IP AddressWireless Channel Wireless FragmentationWireless RTS Threshold Parameters Description Auto Rate Fall BackParameters/Buttons Description Authentication Type Access Point NameOperational Rate Set Beacon PeriodParameters/Buttons Description Operational Mode User AccessAdministrator Administrator AccessParameters/Buttons Description Snmp Traps WEP 128 keys #1-#4Access Point Snmp Manager How to Install the Snmp ManagerWireless LAN Access Point Configuration Wireless LAN Access Point Configuration Wireless LAN Access Point Configuration Using the Snmp Manager Default IP Address Default Sub MaskConnecting to the Access Point Connect to the Access Point Find Access Point Configuring the Access Point Download ChangesRefresh IP ConfigurationFiltering Configuration Operational Settings Privacy OptionsEssid Both Open SystemShared Key Modify Authorized MAC Address Enable Snmp Traps Authorization Password Setting Reset Device Restore DefaultViewing the Wireless Statistics Polling Interval Associated StationWireless Statistics Ethernet StatisticsWireless LAN Access Point Firmware Upgrade Tftp ClientTftp Client How to Install the Tftp ClientUsing the Tftp Client Wireless LAN Access Point Firmware Upgrade 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 Infrastructure?Can data be intercepted while transmitting through the air? What is WEP?What is a MAC Address?
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