Icom AP-12 General Precautions, Following notational conventions are used in this manual

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INTRODUCTION

GENERAL PRECAUTIONS

"If a connection cable is disconnected or has a loose connection during operation, an error may occur. Connect the connectors correctly, and do not touch the con- nectors during operation.

"For the operation of PC and peripheral devices, follow the instructions provided in the manuals which come with the PC and peripheral devices.

"This device may cause signal interference when used in a domestic setting. When interference occurs, move this unit as far as possible away from the affected device.

"The CD which comes with the AP-12 is for the AP-12 only. Do not use it for any other devices.

"Icom Inc. is not responsible for any interference that arises by incorporating a con- figuration file for the AP-12 or a firmware update data file, which is available on our home page, into any device other than the AP-12. Moreover, Icom Inc. is not responsible for any interference that arises by modifying or disassembling the AP- 12. Furthermore, Icom Inc. is not responsible for any damages, lost profits or third party’s claim resulting from any missed communication or telephone call due to the AP-12’s fault, error, malfunction, breakage, data loss or any other external factor such as power failure.

"All copyrights associated with this manual and all intellectual property rights asso- ciated with the hardware and software of the AP-12 are held by Icom Inc.

"Unauthorised reproduction or transmission of this manual, or any part hereof, is prohibited.

"The content of this manual, the hardware and software associated with the AP- 12, and the appearance of the AP-12 are all subject to change without notice.

Notational Conventions

The following notational conventions are used in this manual:

•The names of utilities, menus, windows, tabs, icons, text boxes, and check boxes are enclosed in square brackets ([ ]).

•The names of command buttons within dialog boxes are enclosed in less-than and greater-than signs (< >).

-Windows 98 SE represents the Windows 98 Second Edition. Windows Me represents the Windows Millennium Edition.

-The contents of windows appearing in this manual may vary depending on the op- erating system installed on your PC.

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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 Installation location …………………………………………………………………7 Wireless functional modes …………………………………………………………2About the Ethernet card ……………………………………………………………8 Access point mode default Wireless functional modesAbout a MAC address Unit description Accessory attachment AC adapter Ethernet cable To avoid interferenceInstallation precautions Installation locationExamples of recommended installation Examples of installation not recommendedDesktop PC About the Ethernet cardChapter Procedure Connecting to a LANAbout 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 Individual settings Bridge mode a Peer-to-PeerCommon settings Functional mode Select Bridge Mode aFunctional mode Select Bridge Mode B Preferred BSS ID Bridge mode B Client ModeCommon setting AP-12 1 and 2 settingsAll 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 Program Possible Cause Solution TroubleshootingDhcp Connect to the Cascade Port Connecting the AP-12 and HUBVerifying the connection to the AP-12 Connect to the Cross 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 preparationWhen communication has failed Connection to the router type modem ProcedureRouter Type Modem Specifications System requirements LAN interfaceTransmission rate User interfaceGlossary BSS ID Basic Service Set-IDentifier10BASE-T Memo Memo