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NDC comm NWH650 Using the AP COMFig Tool, AP COMFig/Password, InstantWave, Start/Programs/InstantWave High Rate AP/AP COMFig Tool

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Using the AP COMFig Tool

The AP COMFig Tool is a Windows based utility used to configure the AP via a COM port connection between the AP and a PC.

It provides the following functions:

•Sets AP parameters (e.g., IP address, Domain name (SSID), Security, etc.)

•Diagnoses the AP hardware and shows the diagnostic results

•Upgrades the AP firmware

•Resets the AP Configuration

•Manages the APMS Host table

To start the AP COMFIG Tool, click Start/Programs/InstantWave High Rate AP/AP COMFig Tool. The program opens with the AP COMFig Tool/Connect card. It will show Connected when a connection is made.

Figure 7. AP COMFig Tool/Connect

AP COMFig/Password

Click on the Password tab to open the Password card. Setting a password prevents unauthorized changes to the AP configuration settings.

Note: The password will be shared with the APMS program on the same PC.

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Contents

User’s Guide National Datacomm Corporation Technical Support NDC World Wide Web TRADEMARKS FCC WARNING FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement InstantWave Packing List Table of Contents Page List of Figures Introduction InstantWave High Rate Family System Requirements Cabling How to Use this Guide Planning Your Network Infrastructure Network Types “Sales” Domain Planning an Infrastructure Network Single AP Installation Multiple AP Installation Roaming Access Point Placement Guidelines Placing For Performance Placement Tools Getting Started Access Point Hardware Installation LED Indicators General Color Function E/N (Ethernet) Hardware Pre-Configuration Installing the AP Management Tools Using the AP COMFig Tool AP COMFig/Password AP COMFig/Service General: AP Alias Name Domain Name (SSID) Transmission Rate Basic Rates Encryption: Key Generation Generate IP: Add to APMS Host Table Filter: SNMP Access Control: Perform AP Self Diagnostic Test Upgrade AP Firmware Reset AP Configuration Manage APMS Host Table Details Using the Access Point Management System (Advanced Configuration and Management) Connecting to an AP AP Properties Managing Configurations Config AP Settings IP: Filter: TFTP: SNMP Access Control: MAC Access Control: Access Options MAC Address List: Status Address Comment Wireless: AP Alias Name Domain Name (SSID) Transmission Encryption: Trap Management Page Page Viewing InstantWave High Rate Information and Statistics View AP Information Wireless Stations Statistics Saving the AP’s Configuration to a File Loading the AP’s Configuration from a File Password Troubleshooting Page Technical Support NDC Limited Warranty Warning Services after Warranty Period Return for Credit Limitation of Liability Specifications General Wireless Specifications Software Environment Appendix EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Product Name InstantWave Wireless Access Point Model Number NWH650 Index