Icom AP-12 instruction manual Connection to the router type modem, Wireless terminal preparation

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7 REFERENCES

7-6 Connection to the router type modem

This section describes the connection between a router type modem and the AP-12 with the default setting.

There are different types of modems available—bridging type and router type. IMPORTANT!: The AP-12 cannot be connected to a bridging type modem directly. Bridging type modem: Usually connects one PC only and a global IP address is

assigned to the PC.

Router type modem: Multiple PC’s can be connected in the LAN via the HUB, and a private IP address is assigned to the PC.

DWireless terminal preparation

After the following preparation is completed, wireless communication can be made with the AP-12 when using Icom’s wireless LAN card.

qPrepare the PC to use the wireless LAN card. w Install the supplied wireless LAN card driver.

Install other applications or utilities if supplied.

•Refer to the instruction manual supplied with the LAN card for driver, applica-

tions and utilities installation.

eInstall [AP-12 Manager].

• [AP-12 Manager] is used for IP address confirmation, AP-12 settings, etc.

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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 About the Ethernet card ……………………………………………………………8 Wireless functional modes …………………………………………………………2Installation location …………………………………………………………………7 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 About Dhcp server detection Connecting to a LANProcedure 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 IDFunctional mode Bridge mode C Multi-siteAll AP-12s settings 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 modemRouter Type Modem Connection to the router type modem ProcedureWhen communication has failed Specifications LAN interface Transmission rateUser interface System requirementsBSS ID Basic Service Set-IDentifier Glossary10BASE-T Memo Memo