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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.

SETTING EXAMPLE

5

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.

AP-12

HUB

wireless

terminal

wired terminal

wired terminal

1.Setting the AP-12

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”.

2.Setting the wireless terminal

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Contents

Main AP-12 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Page IMPORTANT IMPORTANT TRADEMARK CREDITS FOREWORD FEATURES INTRODUCTION CAUTION: RF EXPOSURE SAFETY INFORMATION: AP-12 FCC INFORMATION FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE INTRODUCTION Notational Conventions GENERAL PRECAUTIONS ACCESSORIES Supplied accessories TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS Chapter 6 IP CONFIGURATION 5156 Chapter 7 REFERENCES 5771 x SAFETY PRECAUTIONS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS RWARNING Be sure to read these precautions in order to use the AP-12 safely. Wireless Access Point RCAUTION Failure to observe the precautions listed here could SAFETY PRECAUTIONS result in personal injury or property damage. xii SAFETY PRECAUTIONS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS General Precautions AC adapter RWARNING Failure to observe the precautions listed here could Page Chapter 1 BEFORE INSTALLATION 1-1 Wireless functional modes Page 1-2 Unit description BEFORE INSTALLATION 1 1-3 Accessory attachment Page BEFORE INSTALLATION 1 1-4 Installation location 1 1-5 About the Ethernet card Chapter 2 OBTAINING AN IP ADDRESS FROM THE DHCP SERVER 2-1 Connecting to a LAN OBTAINING AN IP ADDRESS FROM THE DHCP SERVER 2 2-2 Installing [AP-12 Manager] Page 2-3 Starting [AP-12 Manager] OBTAINING AN IP ADDRESS FROM THE DHCP SERVER Chapter 3 3-1 Connecting to the PC 3-2 Using [Easy Setting Wizard] Page 2. Enter 1. Page Page Page Page Page 3-3 Installing [AP-12 Manager] Page 3-4 Starting [AP-12 Manager] Page Page Page Chapter 4 AP-12 MANAGER 4-1 [AP-12 Manager] screen descriptions Page Page A B C Page Page Page Page Page Page Page 4-2 The default settings 4-3 Uninstalling [AP-12 Manager] Chapter 5 SETTING EXAMPLES SETTING EXAMPLE 5-1 Access point mode SETTING EXAMPLE 5 5-2 Bridge mode A (Peer-to-Peer) SETTING EXAMPLE 5-3 Bridge mode B (Client Mode) SETTING EXAMPLE 5 5-4 Bridge mode C (Multi-site) Page Chapter 6 IP CONFIGURATION 6-1 For Windows XP Page 6-2 For Windows 98/98SE/Me 6-3 For Windows 2000 IP CONFIGURATION 6 Double-click Page Chapter 7 REFERENCES 7-1 Troubleshooting PROGRAM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION REF. 7-3 Verifying the connection to the AP-12 7-2 Connecting the AP-12 and HUB 7-4 Failure in searching for the AP-12 Page Page 7-5 IP address confirmation Page 7-6 Connection to the router type modem Page 7-7 Specifications Page 7-8 Glossary AP-12_USA 02.7.26 9:33 AM Page 70 (1,1) AP-12_USA 02.7.26 9:33 AM Page 71 (1,1)