USRobotics Instant802 APSDK manual Unpack the access point, Access Point Hardware and Ports

Professional Access Point

Administrator Guide

Setting Up and Launching Your Wireless Network

Setting up and deploying one or more Professional Access Points is in effect creating and launching a wireless network. The Detection Utility wizard and corresponding Basic Settings Administration Web page simplify this process. Here is a step-by-step guide to setting up your Professional Access Points and the resulting wireless network. Have the Installation CD-ROM handy, and familiarise yourself with the “Pre- Launch Checklist: Default Settings and Supported Administrator/Client Platforms” on page 15 if you haven’t already. The topics covered here are:

•Step 1. Unpack the access point

•Step 2. Connect the access point to network and power

•Step 3. Run the Detection Utility to find access points on the network

•Step 4. Log on to the Web User Interface

•Step 5. Configure Basic Settings and start the wireless network

•Wall Mounting the Access Point

Step 1. Unpack the access point

Unpack the access point and familiarize yourself with its hardware ports, associated cables, and accessories.

Access Point Hardware and Ports

The Access Point includes:

•Ethernet port for connection to the Local Area Network (LAN) via Ethernet network cable

•Power port and power adapter

•Reset button

•Two 5 dB antennas

What’s inside the Access Point?

An access point is a single-purpose device designed to function as a wireless hub. Inside the access point is a Wi-Fi radio system, a microprocessor, and a mini-PC card. The access point boots from FlashROM that contains USRobotics firmware with the configurable, runtime features summarized in “Overview” on page 11.

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