Icom AP-12 instruction manual Access point mode

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5 SETTING EXAMPLE

5-1 Access point mode

Set the AP-12 and the PC as in the net- work shown at right.

•IP address of the PC should already be set. (See Chapter 2 or 3)

•See Chapter 4 (p. 31) for [AP-12 Manager] details.

1.Setting the AP-12

HUB

AP-12

wireless terminal

wired terminal wired terminal

Set the following items in [AP-12 Manager] Settings screen. (pgs. 33, 34)

•ESS ID:

Set the same ID as the wireless terminal.

•Channel:

Set the desired channel.

-Set the channel at least four channels apart to avoid interference if another AP- 12(s), operating on an other channel(s), are within the transmission area.

•Functional mode: Select “Access Point”.

Check the “Auto Rate Fallback” (“✓” appears) when communication is unstable.

2.Setting the wireless terminal

Set the following items in the wireless LAN card.

•Network settings: Select “Infrustructure”.

•ESS ID:

Set the same ID as the AP-12.

•Tx rate:

Select “Automatic”.

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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 cableInstallation location Examples of recommended installationExamples of installation not recommended 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 Bridge mode a Peer-to-Peer Common settingsFunctional mode Select Bridge Mode a Individual settingsBridge mode B Client Mode Common settingAP-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 Troubleshooting Program Possible Cause SolutionDhcp Connecting the AP-12 and HUB Verifying the connection to the AP-12Connect to the Cross Port 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 LAN interface Transmission rateUser interface System requirementsBSS ID Basic Service Set-IDentifier Glossary10BASE-T Memo Memo