Icom AP-12 Installation location, Examples of recommended installation, Installation precautions

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BEFORE INSTALLATION 1

1-4 Installation location

The transmission range and speed may change according to the installation location. Installing the AP-12 in wide, open air with clear line of sight (example; a high place) is recommended.

Approximate operating range at 11 Mbps speed is 30 m (98 ft) for indoor operation.

■Examples of recommended installation

On a desktop PC

On a shelf

	■ Examples of installation not recommended.		1
	(Transmission range and speed may decrease)		1
	(Transmission range and speed may decrease)
	Do not install behind objects	Do not install with the unit dangling down

■Installation precautions

Select a location as high as possible to keep a clear line of sight.

Install on a stable, flat surface without a slant, and no vibrations as the unit may fall. Please be reminded of the following points for installation.

•NEVER put anything on the AP-12, nor stack the AP-12s on top of each other.

•Floors generally have steel girders and are installed with metal fire protection mate- rial. Consequently, communication between different floors is often not possible.

•The transmission range is the widest in an open space. However, the signal may be reflected from large metal walls in such a location as a warehouse.

•Radio signals will pass through walls and glass but not through metal. Concrete walls may be reinforced with steel or other metal material that will block the signal.

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Contents AP-12 Page About exchanging the AP-12 or the PC connected to the AP-12 IntroductionForeword Features AP-12 Following notational conventions are used in this manual General PrecautionsAccessories Table of Contents IP Configuration …………………………………51-56 Safety Precautions Rcaution AC adapter General PrecautionsPage Wireless functional modes …………………………………………………………2 Installation location …………………………………………………………………7About the Ethernet card ……………………………………………………………8 Access point mode default Wireless functional modesAbout a MAC address Unit description Accessory attachment AC adapter Ethernet cable To avoid interferenceExamples of recommended installation Installation locationExamples of installation not recommended Installation precautionsDesktop PC About the Ethernet cardChapter Connecting to a LAN ProcedureAbout Dhcp server detection Click Installing AP-12 ManagerClick Finish Installation is now completed About AP-12 icon Starting AP-12 ManagerTo exit AP-12 Manager AP-12 Manager Setting ScreenFixed IP Address Connecting to the PC Using Easy Setting Wizard When no access point is found About IP Address Enter ClickEasy Setting Wizard will restart automatically Click Next 0Click Next Select Click ESS ID is changeable later. See p for details 7Click Finish Installing AP-12 Manager Click Finish Installation is now completed Displays the connected AP- 12’s IP address To exit the AP-12 Manager AP-12 Manager Settings screen Page AP-12 Manager screen descriptions …………………………………………32 AP-12 Manager screen descriptions SettingsBe entered default LG Preferred Bssid Remote MAC AddressCommunication channels Hidden wireless terminalsIP Configuration MAC security Wep Security Wep settings ……… Key generator ……WEP Key Setting Examples- 64-bit encryption Show Station Version Information Options MAC security Wep Security Default settingsUninstalling AP-12 Manager Setting Examples Access point mode Common settings Bridge mode a Peer-to-PeerFunctional mode Select Bridge Mode a Individual settingsCommon setting Bridge mode B Client ModeAP-12 1 and 2 settings Functional mode Select Bridge Mode B Preferred BSS IDBridge mode C Multi-site All AP-12s settingsFunctional mode Page IP Configuration For Windows XP Click Enter For Windows 98/98SE/Me For Windows Click Glossary ……………………………………………………………………………70 Program Possible Cause Solution TroubleshootingDhcp Verifying the connection to the AP-12 Connecting the AP-12 and HUBConnect to the Cross Port Connect to the Cascade PortFailure in searching for the AP-12 When using Easy Setting Wizard D When using AP-12 ManagerClick Verify Set Click IP address confirmation Windows XP ProcedureWindows 2000 Procedure Windows 98/98SE/Me ProcedureConnection to the router type modem Wireless terminal preparationConnection to the router type modem Procedure When communication has failedRouter Type Modem Specifications Transmission rate LAN interfaceUser interface System requirementsGlossary BSS ID Basic Service Set-IDentifier10BASE-T Memo Memo