Icom AP-12 instruction manual About the Ethernet card, Desktop PC

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1 BEFORE INSTALLATION

1-5 About the Ethernet card

An Ethernet port is necessary in your PC for set up.

Check that an Ethernet port is available with your PC before setting up.

•If no Ethernet port is available, purchase a suitable Ethernet card separately according to the slot type.

■Desktop PC

Install the Ethernet card into an expansion slot.

Several types of expansion slots are available, such as PCI, ISA, etc.

Therefore, check the vacant expansion slot type before purchasing the Ethernet card.

Ethernet card

Expansion slot

■Notebook PC

Install the Ethernet PC card into the PC card slot.

Check the Ethernet PC card type in the specifications of the PC card slot before installing.

Ethernet card

PC card slot

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Contents AP-12 Page Introduction About exchanging the AP-12 or the PC connected to the AP-12Foreword Features AP-12 General Precautions Following notational conventions are used in this manualAccessories Table of Contents IP Configuration …………………………………51-56 Safety Precautions Rcaution General Precautions AC adapterPage Installation location …………………………………………………………………7 Wireless functional modes …………………………………………………………2About the Ethernet card ……………………………………………………………8 Wireless functional modes Access point mode defaultAbout a MAC address Unit description Accessory attachment To avoid interference AC adapter Ethernet cableExamples of installation not recommended Installation locationExamples of recommended installation Installation precautionsAbout the Ethernet card Desktop PCChapter Procedure Connecting to a LANAbout Dhcp server detection Installing AP-12 Manager ClickClick Finish Installation is now completed Starting AP-12 Manager About AP-12 iconAP-12 Manager Setting Screen To exit AP-12 ManagerFixed IP Address Connecting to the PC Using Easy Setting Wizard When no access point is found Enter Click About IP AddressEasy 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 Settings AP-12 Manager screen descriptionsBe entered default LG Remote MAC Address Preferred BssidHidden wireless terminals Communication channelsIP Configuration MAC security Wep settings ……… Key generator …… Wep SecurityWEP Key Setting Examples- 64-bit encryption Show Station Version Information Options Default settings MAC security Wep SecurityUninstalling AP-12 Manager Setting Examples Access point mode Functional mode Select Bridge Mode a Bridge mode a Peer-to-PeerCommon settings Individual settingsAP-12 1 and 2 settings Bridge mode B Client ModeCommon setting Functional mode Select Bridge Mode B Preferred BSS IDAll AP-12s settings Bridge mode C Multi-siteFunctional mode Page IP Configuration For Windows XP Click Enter For Windows 98/98SE/Me For Windows Click Glossary ……………………………………………………………………………70 Troubleshooting Program Possible Cause SolutionDhcp Connect to the Cross Port Connecting the AP-12 and HUBVerifying the connection to the AP-12 Connect to the Cascade PortWhen using Easy Setting Wizard D When using AP-12 Manager Failure in searching for the AP-12Click Verify Set Click Windows XP Procedure IP address confirmationWindows 98/98SE/Me Procedure Windows 2000 ProcedureWireless terminal preparation Connection to the router type modemWhen communication has failed Connection to the router type modem ProcedureRouter Type Modem Specifications User interface LAN interfaceTransmission rate System requirementsBSS ID Basic Service Set-IDentifier Glossary10BASE-T Memo Memo