Quick Start

WLAN SSID:

________________ (case-sensitive)

WEP Enabled Y/N?

_______

WEP Key 64 bit or 128 bit? _______

WEP Key:

____________________________

(Entered in HEX format (0-9 A-F) xx-xx-xx-xx-xx-xx-xx-xx-xx-xx-xx-xx-xx)

or

 

WPA Enabled Y/N:

____________________________

WPA Key Type hex or passphrase? _______

WPA Key:

____________________________

Installing and Configuring the WiBox

Complete the following steps to connect and initially configure the WiBox. Initial configuration is done using the Setup Mode’s Change Setup menu.

Figure 3-1. WiBox Connected for Configuration

1.Connect one end of the supplied DB9F – DB9F null modem serial cable to the WiBox’s serial port 1.

2.Connect the other end of the DB9 serial cable to a terminal or a PC’s serial COM port.

3.On the PC, open a terminal emulation application (e.g. HyperTerminal). The default serial settings are 9600 baud, 8 bits, not parity, 1 stop bit, and no flow control (9600, 8, N, 1).

4.Enter Setup Mode by simultaneously connecting the power supply and holding down the x key. Upon connection, the following information displays:

MAC address 00204A8178A4

Software version V6.1.0.2 (040519)

Press Enter for Setup Mode

5. Press Enter within 5 seconds to display the Change Setup menu.

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Ethernet specifications

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