Connection to the router type modem | Icom AP-12 manual

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7-6 Connection to the router type modem

This section describes the connection between a router type modem and the AP-12 with the default setting.

There are different types of modems available—bridging type and router type. IMPORTANT!: The AP-12 cannot be connected to a bridging type modem directly. Bridging type modem: Usually connects one PC only and a global IP address is

assigned to the PC.

Router type modem: Multiple PC’s can be connected in the LAN via the HUB, and a private IP address is assigned to the PC.

DWireless terminal preparation

After the following preparation is completed, wireless communication can be made with the AP-12 when using Icom’s wireless LAN card.

qPrepare the PC to use the wireless LAN card. w Install the supplied wireless LAN card driver.

Install other applications or utilities if supplied.

•Refer to the instruction manual supplied with the LAN card for driver, applica-

tions and utilities installation.

eInstall [AP-12 Manager].

• [AP-12 Manager] is used for IP address confirmation, AP-12 settings, etc.

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Icom AP-12 instruction manual Connection to the router type modem, Wireless terminal preparation

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 About the Ethernet card ……………………………………………………………8 Wireless functional modes …………………………………………………………2Installation location …………………………………………………………………7 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 About Dhcp server detection Connecting to a LANProcedure 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 Functional mode Bridge mode C Multi-siteAll AP-12s settings 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 Router Type Modem Connection to the router type modem ProcedureWhen communication has failed Specifications LAN interface Transmission rateUser interface System requirements BSS ID Basic Service Set-IDentifier Glossary 10BASE-T Memo Memo