Access Point Features, Front Panel | Link electronic GT701AP

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Access Point Features

The Access Point has a series of LEDs on its front panel, and a series of ports on its rear panel. It is recommended that the user become familiar with these features before installing or setting up the Access Point.

Front Panel

There are three LEDs (light emitting diodes) on the front panel of the Access Point, as shown in the figure, below.

Power LED

The Power LED glows red when power is supplied to the Access Point. When it blinks green, the Access Point is going through its initialization process. Steady green indicates the Access Point is ready.

Ethernet LED

The Ethernet LED glows green to indicate that your Access Point “sees” an active Ethernet connection.

Wireless LED

The Wireless LED glows green when the Access Point is ready to use. It will blink

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Link electronic GT701AP user manual Access Point Features, Front Panel, Power LED, Ethernet LED, Wireless LED

Contents

Wireless Access Point Table of Contents Page Minimum System Requirements Package ContentsIntroduction1 Power LED Access Point FeaturesWireless LED Front Panel Reset Button Power PortRear Panel LAN Port Technical Support Creating a Wireless Network Wireless2 Networking Basics To add wireless networking to an established wired network Extending a Wired Network Creating a Wireless Network from a Single Computer Connecting the Access Point Installing Access PointBefore Installing Placing or Mounting the Access Point Configuring the Access Point Making a Connection Setting Up Access Point Viewing The Control Panel Setting the IP Address Basic Settings Page WEP 802.1x Security To Enable WPA Security To Enable WPA Advanced Settings To Enable WPA with MAC Authentication Access Control Information Administration Save and Restart Upgrading Your Access Point’s Firmware Associated Stations To Upgrade Your Access Point’s Firmware Troubleshooting Troubleshooting & FAQsFrequently Asked Questions How far can I be from the Access Point and still connect? Can I share my Internet connection using the Access Point? How fast is the wireless network?Does the Access Point provide load balancing capabilities? Will cordless phones interfere with the Access Point? What is WEP? How do I make a HEX-based WEP key? What is WPA? Windows 98 and 98 SE Setting Up Static IPPage Page 192.168.0.2 Windows Me Page Dont include the periods they are automatically entered Windows Page Page Internet Protocol TCP/IP Properties window appears Windows XP Connections option Internet Protocol TCP/IP Properties window appears 192.182.0.2 Security SpecificationsBManagement Aptitude Usability Features Wireless Specifications InterfaceData Rates Operating Range Standards Compliance RoamingSecurity Environmental Compliance Certification PowerLimited Warranty Class B Equipment Regulatory Compliance NoticesModifications Page Limited Warranty Published specifications or user guide