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]

 

 

Wireless LAN

 

 

client

 

Wireless LAN

 

client

 

 

 

CH:Channel

Ethernet LAN

 

 

AP-12

[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