Creative CW2202 manual Introduction, Package Contents, System, Requirements

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Introduction

Thank you for choosing the Creative Network Blaster™ Wireless Access Point (AP) Router.

Your Creative wireless device comes equipped with Turbo-G™ technology, which improves your device's performance by 35%, without affecting that of other wireless local area network (WLAN) devices in the neighbourhood. Powerful router functions and a user-friendly web-based configuration make it easy to set up and share a single broadband Internet connection with multiple clients. Other features include backward compatibility with IEEE 802.11b devices, an auto-sensing function that lets you achieve the fastest possible connection speeds, and robust WEP or WPA-PSK encryption.

Note: If you are new to networking, you may initially find the prospect of setting up a networking solution daunting. But with a little patience and the aid of this User’s Guide, you will not only be able to establish a working network, but a secure one as well.

Package Contents

The following items are included in your package:

Creative Network Blaster Wireless AP Router CW2202

Power adapter (12 V DC, 1 A)

RJ-45 Ethernet cable

Stand for Wireless AP Router

Quick Start leaflet

Application CD

System

Installed network interface card with RJ-45 Ethernet port, or a wireless network client

Requirements

(IEEE 802.11b or 802.11g compliant)

 

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Page User’s Guide Contents Contents Appendixes Glossary Introduction Package Contents IntroductionSystem RequirementsIntroduction Document ConventionsAbout Your Wireless AP Router About Your Wireless AP Router Front PanelRear Panel Setting Up Your Wireless AP Router Setting Up Your Wireless AP Router Set up your Wireless AP Router as shown in Figure Setting Up Your Wireless AP Router Configuring Basic Settings Configuring Basic Settings Windows 2000/XP Configuring your wired clientPreparing a client Windows SE/MeConfiguring your wireless client Configuring basic settings on your Wireless AP Router Disabling the proxy setting in your web browserType admin in the User Name and Password boxes Figure Configuring Basic Settings Configuring Internet connection settings PPPoE connection Manual Connect optionDhcp connection IP Address/Subnet MaskFixed IP connection using static IP address DNS Servers Default GatewayConfiguring Wireless LAN settings Wireless SsidConfiguring Wireless Security settings Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP Wi-Fi Protected Access-Pre Shared Key WPA-PSK Configuring Advanced Settings Configuring Advanced Settings Configuring LAN settingsConfiguring Wireless MAC Address Access Control Forwarding ConfiguringSettings Configuring Wireless Advanced settings Changing router web page access password Upgrading Firmware Locate New FirmwareRestoring or saving a profile Resetting Wireless AP Router About Wireless LANs About Wireless LANs Features Benefits Wireless LANsAbout Ad-Hoc Mode Figure A-1 Ad-hoc Network About Wireless LANs A-2About Infrastructure Mode Figure A-2 Infrastructure Network About Wireless LANs A-3Setting Up Wireless LANs Frequently Asked Questions Frequently Asked Questions Turbo-GHow do I obtain maximum wireless networking performance? Technical Specifications Technical Specifications Glossary Glossary Glossary E-2 Essid Extended Service Set Identity Glossary E-4 Glossary E-5 Mbps Megabits Per Second Megabits/Megabytes Modem Network MaskGlossary E-7 Glossary E-8 Wi-Fi TCP/IPSafety Precautions Safety Precautions Power SourceCleaning Servicing