Wireless functional modes, Access point mode default | Icom AP-12

1 BEFORE INSTALLATION

1-1 Wireless functional modes

The AP-12 has 4 wireless functional modes.

A functional mode can be selected with [AP-12 Manager].

•The AP-12 obtains an IP address from the DHCP server automatically (default).

•Bridge mode B does not support a DHCP client function.

•Connect the AP-12 to the PC directly (p. 16), then set the IP address when you use the fixed IP address in the existing wired LAN.

■Access point mode (default)

The AP-12 in access point mode con- nects the wireless LAN clients to the other wireless LAN clients or wired LAN.

To avoid communication speed slow down, it is recommended to use up to 10 AP-12’s only during heavy traffic.

By connecting two or more AP-12’s to the wired LAN, roaming is possible. The roaming function switches to the most suitable access point automati- cally when the wireless LAN client moves.

Set the channels at least four chan- nels apart to avoid interference.

■Bridge mode A (Peer-to-Peer) Connects two wired LAN via the AP- 12.

Only AP-12’s whose MAC address is registered to one another, can be accessed.

Ethernet LAN	AP-12 [CH 11]
	AP-12 [CH 11]
	Wireless LAN
	client
Wireless LAN
client
		CH:Channel
Ethernet LAN
AP-12	[CH 11]	[CH 6]
	[CH 11]	[CH 6]
Access point switches
when wireless LAN
client is moved.
	moving
Wireless LAN
client		CH:Channel

	CH: Channel
Ethernet LAN:1		AP-12

00-90-C7-27-00-01		[CH11]
Ethernet LAN:2	AP-12

[CH11]	00-90-C7-27-00-02

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Icom AP-12 instruction manual Wireless functional modes, Access point mode default

Contents

AP-12 Page Introduction About exchanging the AP-12 or the PC connected to the AP-12 Foreword Features AP-12 General Precautions Following notational conventions are used in this manual Accessories 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 default About a MAC address Unit description Accessory attachment To avoid interference AC adapter Ethernet cable Installation location Examples of recommended installationExamples of installation not recommended Installation precautions About the Ethernet card Desktop PC Chapter Procedure Connecting to a LANAbout Dhcp server detection Installing AP-12 Manager Click Click Finish Installation is now completed Starting AP-12 Manager About AP-12 icon AP-12 Manager Setting Screen To exit AP-12 Manager Fixed IP Address Connecting to the PC Using Easy Setting Wizard When no access point is found Enter Click About IP Address Easy 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 descriptions Be entered default LG Remote MAC Address Preferred Bssid Hidden wireless terminals Communication channels IP Configuration MAC security Wep settings ……… Key generator …… Wep Security WEP Key Setting Examples- 64-bit encryption Show Station Version Information Options Default settings MAC security Wep Security Uninstalling AP-12 Manager Setting Examples Access point mode Bridge mode a Peer-to-Peer Common settingsFunctional mode Select Bridge Mode a Individual settings Bridge mode B Client Mode Common settingAP-12 1 and 2 settings Functional mode Select Bridge Mode B Preferred BSS ID All 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 Solution Dhcp Connecting the AP-12 and HUB Verifying the connection to the AP-12Connect to the Cross Port Connect to the Cascade Port When using Easy Setting Wizard D When using AP-12 Manager Failure in searching for the AP-12 Click Verify Set Click Windows XP Procedure IP address confirmation Windows 98/98SE/Me Procedure Windows 2000 Procedure Wireless terminal preparation Connection to the router type modem When communication has failed Connection to the router type modem ProcedureRouter Type Modem Specifications LAN interface Transmission rateUser interface System requirements BSS ID Basic Service Set-IDentifier Glossary 10BASE-T Memo Memo