5 SETTING EXAMPLE

5-3 Bridge mode B (Client Mode)

Set the AP-12 and the PC as in the network 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.

Follow the instruction manu- al of the printer server when connecting to the AP-12. (Usually, a crossover cable is used.)

Printer server

Printer

 

AP-12 (1)

AP-12 (2)

wireless LAN

HUB

 

 

To LAN

terminal

 

 

 

 

AP-12 (3)

 

Example 00-90-C7-27-00-01

wired terminal wired terminal

1. Common setting

Set the following item in [AP-12 Manager] Settings screen. (p. 33)

ESS ID:

Set the same ID.

- Check the “Auto Rate Fallback” (“” is appears) when communication is unstable.

2. AP-12 (1) and (2) settings

Set the following items in [AP-12 Manager] Settings screen. (p. 34)

Functional mode: Select “Bridge Mode B.”

Preferred BSS ID:

Set the AP-12 (3)’s MAC address, “00-90-C7-27-00-01,” prior to communication with the AP-12 (3).

3. AP-12 (3) settings

Set the following items in [AP-12 Manager] Settings screen. (pgs. 33, 34)

Channel:

Select 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. (p. 35)

Functional mode: Select “Access Point.”

-AP-12 must be used for the access point when other AP-12s (AP-12 (1) and (2), in this case) are used in “Bridge Mode B.”

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Icom instruction manual Bridge mode B Client Mode, Common setting, AP-12 1 and 2 settings, AP-12 3 settings