Icom AP-12 instruction manual

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INTRODUCTION

FCC INFORMATION

AP-12

Tested to comply with FCC standards

FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE

CAUTION: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Icom Inc. could void the user’s authority to operate this Access Point.

Class B digital device users;

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installa- tion. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the inter- ference by one or more of the following measures:

•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

•Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

•Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

RF EXPOSURE SAFETY INFORMATION:

CAUTION: To comply with the FCC RF exposure requirements, this transmitter (built- in antenna) must be fixed-mounted on permanent structures with a separation distance of at least 8 inches (20cm) from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

For CANADA only

Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause inter- ference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

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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 Wireless functional modes …………………………………………………………2 Installation location …………………………………………………………………7About 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 Connecting to a LAN ProcedureAbout 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 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 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 modemConnection to the router type modem Procedure When communication has failedRouter Type Modem Specifications User interface LAN interfaceTransmission rate System requirementsBSS ID Basic Service Set-IDentifier Glossary10BASE-T Memo Memo