Icom AP-12 instruction manual Access point mode

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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